By Balarabe Oshiafi

In the face of the festering crime and criminality in the land, the Inspector General of police IGP Kayode Egbetokun has warned operatives against dropping his name to gain undue favours or for currupt or other unwholesome practices when carrying out assigned duties.

“In an effort to maintain the highest standards of integrity within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun,has sternly condemned any form of extortion and issued a clear warning to all officers against using or dropping his name for such nefarious activities. The IGP expressed deep concern, emphasizing that such actions tarnish the reputation of his person and the Police Force, thereby eroding public trust” NPF posited.

Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) and Force Public Relations Officer who signed the news release with regards to the IGP’s warning sees the name dropping by some Officers as not only unfair but criminal.

“Dropping IGP’S name for corrupt practices is unfair, criminal”, he asserted.

The IGP emphasized that any officer found guilty of leveraging his name for fraudulent activities or extortion will face severe disciplinary measures. He then urged officers to uphold transparency and professionalism, reiterating that the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force is at stake if such is not checked.

Egbetokun went on to implore the public to exercise caution and report any attempts to exploit his name for fraudulent activities or extortion, most especially in the investigation of cases. He highlighted the crucial role citizens play in collaboration with the Police Force to maintain a high standard of conduct and eliminate corruption within the system.

He reassured the public of the Force’s commitment, under his watch, to root out misconduct and ensure accountability at all levels. He urged Nigerians to promptly report any incidents of extortion or fraudulent activity, providing detailed information to facilitate thorough investigations that will lead to severe sanctions for erring officers.

“The general public may reach the Nigeria Police via our social media platforms and phone numbers 08057000001, 08057000002, 08057000003, and 07056792065”, Adejobi stated.