Kayode Egbetokun Condemns Alleged Extortion Of Police Officers For Promotion

The Nigeria Police force has condemned the alleged extortion by some police officers among the officers.

This was conveyed in a statement signed by the Police force public relation officer, ACP Oluwamuyiwa Adejobi on the 4th of May, 2024.

This comes after the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun got reports of the alleged misconduct in the ongoing promotion exercise.

The statement reads,

“As IGP Rolls Out Help Lines, Warns Against Unethical Acts

The Nigeria Police Force is gravely concerned by reports of alleged extortion and unethical conduct surrounding the ongoing promotion interviews for Inspectors aspiring to the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police. Such behavior undermines the core values of our institution and will not be tolerated.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun strongly condemns any form of corruption in the promotion process and urges all officers to report any instances of misconduct promptly and directly to the IGP through the dedicated hotline at 09077120194 or to the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) at 08037168147.

In light of these allegations, the Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to transparency and accountability in all promotion procedures. Any officer found engaging in corrupt practices for personal gain will face severe disciplinary measures. All officers are urged to maintain ethical standards and work collectively to uphold the integrity and credibility of the Police Force.

ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FOR:
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE
4TH JUNE, 2024” [CONTINUE READING HERE]>>>>