The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered police commands across the country to implement comprehensive plans that will reduce crime rates by 50 per cent in 2025.
Egbetokun who gave the charge on Monday at the ongoing Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State, said all commands must intensify their operations and cooperate with the military and other security agencies if they are to achieve significant results in the fight against crime.
While delivering his keynote address on the theme ‘Improving Nigeria’s internal security and economic prosperity through inclusive policing,’ the IGP emphasized that the theme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s security vision and reinforces the commitment to tackling insecurity.
“The theme highlights the president’s plan to build a professionally competent, intelligence-driven police force capable of addressing emerging threats proactively,” Egbetokun said.
The police chief further stressed the importance of inclusive policing in tackling insecurity, highlighting the need for an all-society policing approach to address current security challenges and enhance economic prosperity.
“Our intensified operations and commitment to cooperation with the military and other security agencies in our fight against banditry, kidnapping, and other organised crimes have yielded significant results in the past year alone”, he further stated.
He also promised that the police under his watch, will prioritise intelligence-led policing, strategic partnerships with domestic and international security agencies, and community engagement to bolster public trust.
“We have finalised plans for specialised training in forensic investigation, intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism, and cybercrime detection.
“As we continue with the current policing year, our focus remains steadfast on enhancing intelligence-sharing, strengthening forensic and digital investigative capabilities, and upholding zero tolerance for corruption and human rights violations within the Force,” he vowed.
