IGP Orders Intensified Efforts To ‘Decimate Kidnappers’ In FCT
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has urged an increase in the number of people working to “decimate kidnappers and other criminally minded individuals” in the FCT.
In light of the concerning level of security in the country’s capital, the IGP met with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads on Tuesday before making his remarks.
“The IGP expressed great sorrow over the regrettable happenings and underlined the need for decisive action to deter such terrible crimes,” stated Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi.
The importance of a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to address the changing security landscape was highlighted during the meeting, which centred around a “comprehensive review of current security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle emerging threats,” he said. After receiving their briefing, tactical units were ordered to step up their deployment of proactive measures to deter criminal activity and safeguard citizens.
He reassured Abuja residents that things will get better, even though security in the FCT was getting worse.
“Personalise coordinate the upscaled security methods emplaced to exterminate kidnappers and other criminally minded individuals in the FCT and immediately restore normalcy.” The chief of police reportedly ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to carry out this order.
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On Monday, January 15, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, called a critical meeting of the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads to discuss the growing worries about national security in the wake of the abduction incident in the Federal Capital Territory and other comparable incidents nationwide. The IGP voiced his profound sadness over the tragic occurrences and stressed the importance of swift action to stop these horrible atrocities.
The IGP stressed the need of a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to address the changing security landscape during the meeting, which focused on a thorough evaluation of present security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle new threats. In order to better safeguard civilians and put an end to criminal activity, tactical teams were informed and ordered to step up their deployment of preventive measures.
Assuring Nigerians, particularly those living in the Federal Capital Territory, of heightened security, the IGP directed the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to personally oversee the implementation of enhanced security measures meant to eradicate kidnappers and other lawbreakers in the FCT and swiftly return life to normal.
Together with operational strategies, the IGP emphasised the importance of community participation and collaboration with essential stakeholders to acquire information, build trust, and confront criminal elements as a collective.
Officer in charge of public relations for the Abuja Police Department, ACP Olumudoyiwa Adejobi (mnipr, mipra, fcai)
December 16, 2024.