Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar
The Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Abubakar, has promised Nigerians that the officers and men of the Force was ready to ensure that all forms of crime and criminality in the country was significantly reduced.
In a release by the Deputy Force Public Relations Officer, Frank E. Mba, the IGP promised to re-dedicate himself and his management team to the vision of “reforming and professionalizing the Nigeria Police Force.”
He pledged to the nation, a Police Force that will be “people’s friendly, effective, efficient, intelligence driven, with greater respect for the fundamental rights of the citizens and adequately positioned to tackle the dynamic challenges of crime and social order now and beyond.”
While thanking God for his grace and mercies through the past year, the IGP commended Nigerians for their vigilance, partnership and support for the Police, urging them not to relent, but to continue to assist the Force even with greater vigour in the new year.
Abubakar further expressed gratitude to President Goodluck Jonathan for his passion for the security Force of the nation and his firm resolve to tackle the current security challenges.
He equally thanked the 36 State Governors, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and Local Government Chairmen across the Federation, particularly those that have supported the Police with logistics and other crime fighting tools in 2012.
He charged officers and men of the Force to re-dedicate themselves to the service of their father land, promising that he will continue to work with relevant agencies to seek new ways of improving on their welfare and general working conditions.
The IGP concluded by advising the citizens to remain vigilant and report any suspicious movement or persons to the Police or other security agencies.
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