Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Zone 7 Police Command, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed operatives of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command to “intensify stop and search operation” in the city, ahead of the 2023 election.
Egbetokun gave the directive during his familiarisation visit to the FCT Command, yesterday. He charged them to “intensify stop and search operation devoid of extortion, ensure efficient utilisation of resources, and build confidence.”
“We must sustain strategic partnership with other security agencies and other stakeholders. We must improve traffic control within the FCT. Traffic officers must be on their toes to ensure traffic flows within the FCT. Engage the local communities more in the policing of the communities, work together and in agreement to restore professionalism in the police.”
Egbetokun noted further: “From my experience, policing in the FCT is both challenging and interesting. The interesting part is the way the challenges are being tackled. Policing anywhere is interesting when you are working hard and getting results, when you have men who are well trained, well equipped, well-motivated, when you have resources at your disposal to do your job and when you make sacrifices and people who you are serving appreciate your extra efforts.
“The Inspector General of police has gone a step further by ensuring that all necessary arrears are being paid. Kits and accouterment are being supplied routinely. The FCT administration recently assisted the Command with 20 brand new operational vehicles fitted with communication gadgets. We must reciprocate this gesture by discharging our duties professionally, responsibly, and by scaling up our service delivery.
According to sources, the assailants invaded the area and began shooting for about 30 minutes without intervention from police. The deceased reportedly struggled with the gun-wielding kidnappers before he was killed. “The victim was rushed to the hospital where he was confirmed dead by a doctor on call. Aggressive manhunt and rescue mission has been launched on the trail of the hoodlums while investigation continues.”
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