Police Lost 435 Personnel In Six Months – IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr. Solomon Arase, on Monday said that no fewer than 435 officers have been lost to insurgency and other related criminal activities across the country in the last six months.
Arase said this while paying a one day official visit to Osun State.
While addressing men and officers of the Command, he gave an assurance on his commitment to eradicate all activities that may tarnish the image of police on the highways.
He described the road block and bribe as unprofessional conduct, saying the police would no longer allow any behaviour that can tarnish their image.
He also assured the police of adequate promotion, adding that process of decentralisation of co-operative societies were ongoing.
Arase noted that he was in the state to express appreciation to Governor Rauf Aregbesola for supporting and co-operating with the police and called on members of the public to assist the police in ensuring a safe and peaceful society.
He emphasised that the police was awake day and night to ensure that Nigeria was safe.
The IGP was accompanied on the visit by the AIG Zone 11, Mrs. Kalafite Adeyemi and Commissioner of Police Osun State, Mr. Kola Sodipo.
During an interactive session with the State Chapter of Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) members, traditional rulers, civil groups, market men and women and other stakeholders, Arase urged members of the communities to be friendly with the police.
"Community police is a panacea to the eradication of crime in the society. There are now more widows and orphans to be taken care off by the police authorities, because of the high number of officers that have been lost; up to 435," he added.
The IG, who lauded Aregbesola for his support to the police, noted that the numerical strength and logistics to the police were inadequate, and called for the collaboration with the police for effective policing.
His call came as Aregbesola advocated a synergy between the police and the Department of State Security Services (DSS) for effective policing of the entire country.
Aregbesola noted that effective policing by both police and the DSS would greatly enhance the fight against insurgency in the north and put a stop to the recent high rate of kidnappings in the country.
He appealed to both security agencies to realise the need for team work, noting that it would go a long way in making the country safe and peaceful.
While calling on the Nigerian police to step up their game in the efforts to secure the nation, Aregbesola noted that there could be no civilisation if there was no security in place.
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