• Thu. Feb 13th, 2025

IGP Warns Against Name Dropping For Corrupt Practices As FPRO Issues Strong Rebuke

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has vehemently denounced the use of his name for corrupt practices and extortion within the Nigeria Police Force. In a press release issued by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), the IGP emphasized the gravity of such actions, stating that they not only tarnish his personal reputation but also erode public trust in the Police Force.

The IGP warned officers against leveraging his name for fraudulent activities, emphasizing that severe disciplinary measures await any found guilty. He urged officers to prioritize transparency and professionalism to safeguard the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force.

Furthermore, IGP Egbetokun called on the public to exercise caution and promptly report any attempts to exploit his name for fraudulent activities, especially in the context of ongoing investigations. He underscored the vital role citizens play in collaborating with the Police Force to maintain high standards of conduct and eliminate corruption within the system.

Assuring the public of the Force’s commitment to rooting out misconduct, the IGP encouraged Nigerians to report incidents of extortion or fraudulent activity. He urged citizens to provide detailed information to facilitate thorough investigations, ensuring severe sanctions for officers found guilty.

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor

Hyacinth Beluchukwu Nwafor is a seasoned journalist and the CEO/Founder Belch Digital Communications, publishers of Hybrid News Nigeria.

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