The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated all police commands and formations across the federation to implement a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing crime rates by 50 percent in 2025.
Egbetokun gave this directive on Monday at the opening of the 2025 Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers, held in Abeokuta, Ogun State.
Emphasising the importance of inclusive policing in tackling insecurity, the IGP also highlighted the need for an all-society policing approach to address current security challenges and enhance economic prosperity.
He averred that the Police will prioritise intelligence-led policing, strategic partnerships with domestic and international security agencies, and community engagement to bolster public trust.
He said, “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.
“Moving forward, all commands and formations have been mandated to implement a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing crime rates by 50 percent in 2025; this will also form a crucial part of our discussion at this conference.”
On his investment in human capital development, Egbetokun said, “We have finalised plans for specialised training in forensic investigation, intelligence gathering, counter-terrorism, and cybercrime detection.
“These training programs will be conducted in collaboration with both local and international stakeholders to ensure our officers are equipped with the requisite skills for modern law enforcement.
“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.”
The conference, which is the fifth edition, brings together senior police officers to assess administrative and operational strategies, exchange insights, and realign policing objectives with the evolving global security landscape in Nigeria, he said.
He noted that the conference is expected to shape the future of policing in Nigeria, with participants contributing to the development of innovative and actionable strategies.
The theme of the conference is “Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity through Inclusive Policing.”
