By Paul Effiong, Abuja
The Nigeria Police Force, NPF, has stated that the security situation across the country has improved significantly, attributing the progress to the leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Speaking to journalists yesterday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, said the improvement reflects the Inspector-General’s commitment to boosting personnel morale, inspiring officers, and providing adequate operational resources to enhance policing nationwide.
According to him, one of the major initiatives introduced by the IGP is the establishment of the Violent Crime Response Unit, VCRU, which has strengthened efforts to combat violent crime and dismantle criminal syndicates across the country.
Addressing the issue of tinted glass permits, Iniedu clarified that the permits remain valid and legally recognised in Nigeria.
He explained that motorists with valid tinted glass permits should not encounter any difficulties at police checkpoints, commands, stations, or other police formations nationwide.
The Police also warned that no officer is authorised to extort motorists or other road users over tinted glass permits, urging vehicle owners to obtain their permits only through designated police offices in commands across the country.
Reaffirming the Force’s zero-tolerance policy on corruption and misconduct, the spokesperson stressed that any officer found extorting members of the public over tinted glass permits or engaging in any form of misconduct would face appropriate disciplinary action.
He encouraged members of the public to report cases of police misconduct through the Police Complaints Response Unit, CRU, using the following channels: 08057025001, 08057025002, and WhatsApp/SMS: 08057025003.
Iniedu further disclosed that the CRU received 3,922 complaints from members of the public over the past three months. He added that 38 police officers were indicted and are currently undergoing disciplinary procedures.
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