The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed to thoroughly examine the incident involving the detainment and arraignment of the minors arraigned before a Federal High Court in Abuja on Friday, 1st of November 2024.
He also promised to take necessary actions to address any procedural lapses or concerns of the young persons while in Police detention facilities.
He disclosed this in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, 4th of November 2024.
The statement reads:
“Following the recent remand and subsequent arraignment of some young individuals on Friday, 1st November, the Inspector-General of Police while in Algiers, Algeria for the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation committee meeting directed investigation into the conditions surrounding the care and welfare of these young persons while in Police detention facilities.
“Upon receiving the investigative report today in Glasgow, where the IGP is currently participating in Interpol General Assembly, the IGP vowed to thoroughly examine it and take necessary actions to address any procedural lapses or concerns.
“To further ensure professionalism in investigation with emphasis on child-friendly investigation and care, the IGP has summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center, Jabi.” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>