Stop Deploying Officers As Personal Security Of Individuals, IGP Warn commissioners

Ibrahim-Kpotun-Idris

The Inspector General of Police, Ibrahim Idris has warned police commands across the states of the federation to stop sending Police officials as security attache to influential individuals.

The IGP made this warning while addressing senior officers at the monthly conference of the police command in Abuja, as he also ordered the dismantling of all roadblocks on the highways across the country.

In his address, Mr Idris also empowered civilians to report Police officers that are corrupt to appropriate authorities especially those that ask for bribes during bail as he reiterate that bail is free.

He continued by instructing the commands to ensure visible policing in order to deter criminals.

Earlier, the IGP had presented cheques worth 192 million Naira to families of police personnel who lost their lives while in service.

The conference, which continued behind closed doors, is also expected to examine strategies for curbing the increasing cases of kidnapping and murder by herdsmen across Nigeria.