The Inspector General of the Nigerian Police Force, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has charged the newly recruited constables for Imo and Abia States to discharge their duty professionally, lawfully with empathy, compassion, integrity and selflessness to improve security by safeguarding lives and properties of citizens particularly the vulnerable while maintaining firmness and fairness.
The IGP gave the charge when he addressed the new constables during the Passing Out Parade Ceremony for the 2022 Police Constables in the Police Training College Nekede, in Owerri West Council, on Thursday.
While reminding the constables of the need to always be dedicated to duty to maintain law and order to strengthen internal security in the nation, Egbetokun said their training and graduation marked a significant milestone and a major sent- forward for the federal government under the leadership of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
Egbetokun, who was represented at the POP Ceremony by the AIG Suleiman Amudu Yusuf, in charge of Zone 9, Umuahia, Abia State,
disclosed that the huge achievements of the government clearly demonstrate its firm commitment towards strengthening the Nigerian Police Force by addressing the long – standing Man – Power deficit, saying the President approved the annual recruitment of 30,000 Police Constables over the next two years which is expected to strengthen internal security, enhance police performance, promote optimal police service delivery nationwide, urgment remote community policing.
“As new police constables you should uphold professionalism, integrity, adhere strictly to the rule of law and established procedures, for your role demands empathy, compassion towards the civilian population particularly the vulnerable. And remember that the Uniform you wear and the office you hold are symbols of trust and responsibility…you are never expected for intimidation and harassment or injustice, avoid all forms of lawlessness, human rights abuse and unprofessional conduct, instead, utilize your authority to protect citizens, enforce laws and apprehend criminals”, the IGP said.
Admonishing the police constables to do their work in a dignifying manner, the Chairman, Police Service Commission, DIG Hashima Argungu (rtd), who was represented by the Deputy Director, Police Discipline Department, George Muruako, warned them against bribery and corruption. “The Commission expects that you conduct yourself in a manner deserving of a police officer”.
Commending Federal Government, IGP, AIG and other relevant bodies for ensuring the security of lives and properties of residents, Commandant of Police Training College Nekede, Owerri, ACP Rilwanu Shuaibu, assured that the 480 new constables, who underwent rigorous training and orientation would be deployed across Abia and Imo States to add to the security of the law – abiding people.
Praising the new recruits for enduring especially during the training and orientation periods, the Governor of Imo State, who was represented by the SA on Homeland Security, Hon. Modestus Osakwe, promised that the administration will continue to partner with the police to sustain security in Imo State.
The Governor harped that the new recruits will help strengthen security in the state. “We value and acknowledge the effort of police in securing the state. We enjoy harmonious relationship with the police hence the peace and normalcy herein and we are going to intensify solid commitment with security agencies to improve effective security and calmness”.
