The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun has disbanded officers who ran cuffed mab in Edo State with a vehicle.
Daily Report Nigeria reports that the affected officers were attached to the Edo State Police Command.
The accident occurred around Ekpoma, Edo State.
CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Police Public Relations Officer made the disclosure in a tweet on Thursday.
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He said:
“The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM has taken the decisive action of disbanding the team forthwith.
“This step aims to regularize and standardize police operations in the axis; and restore public trust in the Police Force.
“Additionally, the operatives involved are currently facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures.
“This move underscores the commitment of the IGP to hold officers accountable for their actions which will never be tolerated in the Nigeria Police Force.”
Egbetokun had promised to ensure the highest standards of professionalism and ethics in the Nigerian Police Force at his inauguration.
For members of the public, the Acting IGP advised them to be law-abiding.
