New Police IG withdraws Officers attached to individuals

dimeji akinloye

June 25, 2016 11:46 PM

The Acting IGP said the police mobile force should not be used as a security aide for individuals.

Ibrahim Kpotum Idris

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Mr

In his speech on Saturday, June 25, at the passing out parade of 59 Squadron Commanders Combat Operation Course at the Police Mobile Force Training School in Ila Orangun, Osun State, the Acting IGP said the police mobile force is the striking arm of the police and should not be used as a security aide for individuals.

The withdrawal was his first official assignment after his announcement as the new acting police boss.

On arrival at the Police Mobile Force Training School, he was received by the Assistant Inspector General in charge of zone 11, Kalafite Adeyemi and the Commissioners of Police in Osun and Oyo States, Femi Oyeleye and Leye Oyebamiji respectively.

The ceremony marked the end of the three weeks of intense Combat Operative Seminar and Training of the Squadron members.

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The Squadron members, selected from across the country, are now set to proceed to their various duty posts.

Idris urged police officers, especially those in the Mobile Unit to rise up to the security challenges in the country.

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