The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered specialised training for investigators in the Police Criminal Investigation Department.
The IGP stated this while holding a virtual conference on Monday with all strategic managers in the Nigeria Police Force, including tactical commanders, commissioners of police (CPs), assistant inspectors-general of police (AIGs), and the force management team.
While emphasising the importance of conducting police duties with the highest level of professionalism, Egbetokun stressed the critical need for enhanced specialised training for CID investigators to bolster the efficiency and thoroughness of the Police Force’s investigative capabilities.
He said this would ensure that investigators are equipped to handle increasingly complex and high-profile criminal cases.
The IGP also directed that additional training and reorientation courses be implemented for all police personnel to project attitudinal change and ensure the consistent maintenance of professional standards in the execution of their duties.
“These courses will focus on areas such as human rights, community policing, ethical conduct, and the proportional use of force, reinforcing the Force’s commitment to serving the public with integrity and respect,” the IGP stated.
The IGP also ordered the implementation of weekly lectures across all levels of the Force – Divisional, Area Commands and State Levels, noting that these lectures will serve as a platform for continuous professional development, ensuring that all police personnel remain informed of evolving legal frameworks, best practices in policing, technological advancements in law enforcement, and other pertinent developments that support the professional execution of their duties.
The IGP also applauded efforts of the officers for their moves in curbing crimes and criminality in the past year 2024 charging them to improve on their anti-crime strategies to reduce crime drastically in the new year.
