Misuse of Inspector-General of Police Name: Advisory on Police Misconduct
The Nigeria Police Force is concerned about the persistent unprofessional conduct of a few Police officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the Nigeria Police Force. Despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in these shameful acts that erode public trust.
Even more alarming is the fraudulent misuse of the Inspector-General of Police name to perpetrate these illegal acts. The intention behind this tactic is to intimidate victims into believing that the IGP is aware, and approves of their illegal activities. As a result, victims are often deterred from reporting these incidents to higher authorities.
We urge 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. Contact information for the CRU in all states has been published previously.
To address this issue, the NPF urges members of the public to report any misconduct by police officers to the appropriate authorities. You may contact the Complaint Response Unit (CRU) in your state, the Commissioner of Police in your state, or the officers listed below:
• 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 to the IGP – 08094712605
The NPF strongly advises the public to exercise caution when approached by individuals claiming undue connections with the IGP or other senior officers to secure influence or favors. Report any suspicious activities immediately using the provided contact channels.
The Nigeria Police Force assures all Nigerians of its commitment to upholding the highest standards of integrity and professionalism. We encourage the public to collaborate with us by reporting any suspicious activities to ensure that justice and fairness prevail at all times.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
28th December, 2024
