Mr Egbetokun said the focus of the mobile police personnel will be directed towards addressing critical security concerns that...
Mr Egbetokun said this on Monday in Abuja at a conference with the Police Tactical Commanders.
The IGP said a special committee headed by Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Operations had been set up to assess and advise on how the strategy could be implemented seamlessly. “To ensure the smooth implementation of this policy, we will, in consultation with the Police Service Commission, invoke the Supernumerary provision of Sections 23, 24 and 25 of the Police Act 2020.
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