The Inspector General of Police ( IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday expressed concern over unethical practices within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), including unwarranted transfers of ongoing cases and the misuse of police authority.
Force PRO, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, said in a statement highlighting the IGP’s directive that all personnel must handle their duties with transparency, professionalism, and accountability in handling investigations.
The IGP warned officers against indiscriminate case transfers and misuse of authority in civil disputes, especially land matters, emphasizing that cases must be handled within the jurisdiction of occurrence unless authorized by his office.
Key measures include:
Strict disciplinary actions for unauthorized case transfers
Limiting police involvement in civil matters unless criminal elements are present
Mandatory declaration for petition authenticity
Sanctions for filing false petitions
Egbetokun also urged the public to channel complaints directly to relevant Police units rather than the IGP’s office and vowed strict consequences for those misusing police authority.
He reassured Nigerians of the Force’s commitment to delivering justice and upholding professionalism.
