IGP WARNS OFFICERS AGAINST PARTICIPATION IN LAND CASES, FREQUENT CASE TRANSFERS
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On Tuesday, Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, voiced his concerns over what he described as the “unwarranted and unethical” practice of transferring ongoing cases and the abuse of public office by some officers.
The IGP issued a stern warning, stating that officers involved in the indiscriminate transfer of case files or the misuse of their position would “face strict disciplinary actions” going forward.
In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the IGP highlighted that such actions “undermine investigations and diminish public confidence in the force.” He made it clear that these practices would no longer be tolerated.
Egbetokun reaffirmed that transparency, professionalism, and accountability must remain fundamental principles of policing in the country.
The statement also revealed that the IGP had instructed supervising officers and investigative unit personnel to handle cases with the utmost diligence and integrity.
On land matters, the IGP reminded officers that the police have no jurisdiction over purely civil matters “unless there is an underlying criminal element, and even in such cases, investigations must be overseen by the State Commissioners of Police, who will be held accountable for the process and outcome.”
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The IGP also addressed the issue of filing frivolous or malicious petitions aimed at harassment or intimidation.
“Moving forward, all petitions submitted to the police must now include a declaration confirming their authenticity and genuineness, and stating that the complaint has not been submitted to any other law enforcement agency or, if it has, that it has been withdrawn before involving the police.
“Petitioners found to have filed frivolous petitions will be made to face the appropriate sanctions for giving false information to the police,” the statement added.
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