The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians to avoid resorting to social media when making complaints against police officers. Egbetokun conveyed this message during a stakeholder meeting held at the Police Command Headquarters in Oyo State.
The event was attended by representatives of various groups including traditional leaders, religious leaders, and the Central Council of Ibadan Indigenes (CCII).
Egbetokun emphasized that citizens should report complaints to Commissioners of Police or senior officers to ensure justice. He highlighted the prevalence of misinformation on social media and encouraged seeking clarification from Commissioners of Police or Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs).
He said that his vision for the Police administration includes fostering professionalism, rule-of-law compliance, and a service-oriented approach and he also aspires to enhance the Police Force’s ability to address evolving crime dynamics and create a safe environment for citizens.
He said that the approach will involve community-based, technology-driven, and intelligence-led strategies, collaborating with other security agencies for crime reduction. He called for the cooperation and support of all stakeholders and to achieve results and rid the society of crime and criminality.
National Chairman of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), Ibrahim Olaniyan pledged the readiness of the committee to keying into the community policing strategy of the IGP.
