The Inspector-General of Police Alhaji
Ibrahim Idris Kpotum has been commended for his gallantry and instituting a new
order in the Nigeria Police force since his assumption of office.
Alhaji Idris was specifically
commended for the commitment he has shown in refocusing and rejuvenating the
Police force.
Making the commendation was Comrade
James Erebuoye, President of the Concerned Nigerian Network in Diaspora while
speaking to Journalists in Abuja, in Thursday, 2016.
Comrade James praised the IGP for
placing premium on due process, probity, accountability and discipline. He said these were the impediments to
efficient performance and delivery of service.
“In a diverse country like ours, what we need is a man who can call a
space a spade and also have the will to make positive changes”, he declared.
The Diaspora President, while also
commending President Mohammadu Buhari for appointing the astute Police boss
over and above his seniors called on Alhaji Idris to ensure that the on-going
sweeping changes get down to the grassroots.
“Every rank and file in the Nigeria Police should be provided with
adequate welfare package”, he disclosed.
Comrade James advised Nigerians to
partner and collaborate with the new IGP to rid the country of criminals and
fraudulent practices. “This is not the
time for rumors or hate peddling; we should close ranks and work together to
move the Police to a new level”, said the Comrade.
He used the opportunity to call on the
media professionals to rally round the new IGP by projecting a better image of
the force and avoid destructive reportage.
“We cannot afford to be divisive.
We need to be patriotic at this time and eschew bitterness; the new IGP
needs our support”, he advised.
Comrade James noted that the new IGP
who served in NIPSS Kuru, Jos in 2014 was once Commandant of MOPOL for several
years, decorated for bravery when he served in Liberia and headed the Police
force of the East Asian country of Timor Leste and was recognized for
exceptional performance in Nigeria.
He called on the IGP to consolidate on
the blueprint for growth in the force and shun distractions adding that he has
the support of all Nigerians. He also added that without an efficiently run
Police Force, the much needed detribalized law enforcement in Nigeria may be a
mirage.
Comrade Erebuoye disclosed that the
new Police Helmsman is well educated and trained to deliver on his mandate. He
further urged him to carry out immediate training and re-training of the rank
and file in the Force to enable them learns modern law enforcement warfare.
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