The Nigeria Police Force is cracking down on unprofessional officers who misuse the name and office of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for fraudulent activities. In a statement, Force Public Relations Officer Muyiwa Adejobi expressed concern over the persistent misconduct of some officers, which undermines the force’s reputation and public trust ¹.
Adejobi warned that the fraudulent use of the IG’s name and office is alarming, as it’s used to intimidate victims into believing the IG is aware and approves of their illegal activities. This tactic often deters victims from reporting incidents to higher authorities.
To combat this, the FPRO urged thepublic to be vigilant and report any misconduct or fraudulent behavior by police officers to the appropriate authorities. This includes reporting incidents to the heads of Complaint Response Units or the Commissioner of Police.
Unprofessional officers are misusing the IG’s name and office for fraudulent activities.
Officers use the IG’s name to intimidate victims into believing their illegal activities are approved. The public is urged to report any misconduct or fraudulent behavior by police officers.
Incidents can be reported to Complaint Response Units or the Commissioner of Police.
The Nigeria Police Force had previously issued a similar warning in October, urging Nigerians not to exploit the IG’s name or office to intimidate others.
