The Nigerian Police Force has advised members of the public to report any misconduct by police officers to their superiors, the Heads of the Complaint Response Units (CRU) in their states or the Commissioner of Police in the state.
A statement titled ‘PUBLIC NOTICE MISUSE OF NAME, OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE’, signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi on Saturday, warned the public to exercise caution when approached by officers or individuals, claiming connections with the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun or any senior police officer for the purpose of exploitation.
Adejobi then provided phone contacts where the public could lodge formal complaints against erring police officers.
“In such instances, we urge you to immediately report such cases to the Nigeria Police Force via: DCP Akin Fakorede, Head, IGP Monitoring Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08184077076; ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08037168147; CSP Taiwo Oyewale, Head, IGP Special Investigation Unit, Force Headquarters, Abuja – 08069318238; SP Sherriff Lawal, ADC (Aide-de-Camp) to the IGP – 08094712605.”
The Nigeria Police Force assured all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism.
It called for collaboration between the NPF and the public by reporting any suspicious activities to ensure that justice and fairness prevail at all times.
