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The Inspector – General of Police (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun has urged 454 newly passed out police constables to shun unprofessional conduct and lawlessness.
Egbetokun gave the advice at the passing out of the 2022 Batch of the Recruit Constables at Police Training School, Minna.
IGP was represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 7, Abuja, Benneth Igweh.
Out of 454 Police Constables 343 were drawn from Niger State and 111 from the FCT.
While addressing the recruit constables, the IGP posited that the successful completion of the recruit training and the Passing-Out-Parade, marks a significant milestone and a major step forward for the Federal Government, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu.
According to a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer,
Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, Mustapha Abdulkadir: “This achievement demonstrates the government’s commitment to strengthening the Nigeria Police Force by addressing the longstanding manpower deficit. The President’s approval for the annual recruitment of 30,000 police constables over the next few years is expected to strengthen our internal security, enhance police performance, and promote optimal police service delivery nationwide.
“He however charged the graduating constables to note that the responsibility of policing requires the highest level of professionalism and integrity, adhering strictly to the rule of law and established procedures.
“He further warned them to avoid all forms of lawlessness, human rights abuse, and unprofessional conduct, but to utilize their authority to protect citizens, enforce laws, and apprehend criminals.
“He concluded by congratulating the new constables and their families.
“The Executive Governor of Niger State was represented at the occasion by the Hon. Speaker, Niger State House of Assembly Rt. Hon. Abdulmalik Mohammed Sarkin-Daji.
“Other dignitaries that were in attendance include the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command. CP Shawulu Ebenezer Danmamman. Representative of the Chairman, Police Service Commission, Hajiya Hauwa Kwamba. Heads of sister’s security agencies in the State, representative of the Emir of Minna, senior officers of the Command, and families of the graduates.