IGP Wants Increased Efforts To Fight Kidnappers In FCT

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has called for the intensification of efforts to “decimate kidnappers and other criminally-minded individuals” in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT).

The IGP spoke on Tuesday after a meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads in Abuja following the worrying state of security in the nation’s capital.

“The IGP expressed deep concern over the unfortunate events and emphasized the need for decisive action to curb such heinous crimes,” Force spokesman Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement.

He said in the meeting which focused on a “comprehensive review of current security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle emerging threats, the IGP emphasised the need for a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to address the evolving security landscape. Tactical squads were briefed and directed to intensify efforts on the deployment of proactive measures to prevent criminal activities and protect citizens.”

Despite the worsening security situation in the FCT, he assured Abuja residents of improved conditions.

The police chief was quoted as thus ordering the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations to “personally coordinate the upscaled security strategies emplaced to decimate kidnappers and other criminally minded individuals in the FCT, and immediately restore normalcy”.

Read full statement below:

Ref No. CZ.5300/FPRD/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.6/104 Date: January 16, 2023

The Director of News
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PRESS RELEASE
INSECURITY: IGP MEETS, TASKS FORCE MANAGEMENT TEAM, TACTICAL SQUADS ON ACCELERATED OPERATIONS

In light of the recent incident of abduction in the Federal Capital Territory, and other similar incidents across the country, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, convened a crucial meeting with the Force Management Team and Tactical Squads, on Monday 15th January, 2024, to address the rising concerns surrounding insecurity in the country. The IGP expressed deep concern over the unfortunate events and emphasized the need for decisive action to curb such heinous crimes.

During the meeting which centred on a comprehensive review of current security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle emerging threats, the IGP emphasized the need for a coordinated and intelligence-driven approach to address the evolving security landscape. Tactical squads were briefed and directed to intensify efforts on the deployment of proactive measures to prevent criminal activities and protect citizens.

While reassuring Nigerians, especially residents of the Federal Capital Territory, of improved security, the IGP ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to personally coordinate the upscaled security strategies emplaced to decimate kidnappers and other criminally minded individuals in the FCT, and immediately restore normalcy.

In addition to operational strategies, the IGP underscored the significance of community engagement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to gather information, enhance trust, and foster a collective effort in combating criminal elements.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER,
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA

16th January, 2024.