Police Acting IGP Orders Officers to Declare Their Assets

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Police Acting IGP Orders Officers to Declare Their Assets

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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Thursday, announced that all officers from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police to the Inspector-General of Police will henceforth declare their assets. Idris disclosed this in a statement in Abuja when he paid a courtesy visit to the Minister of Interior, Lieutenant General Abdulrahman Dambazau (rtd). His directive is in line with Section 13 cap 15 Code of Conduct Act.Idris reiterated: “Every police officer from the rank of Assistant Superintendent of Police to Inspector-General, who are commissioned officers, must declare their assets.” He also disclosed that the directive would guide the conduct of police officers in carrying out their duties. The police boss promised that under his administration, the integrity of the force would be further enhanced. “I assure you sir that we will raise the integrity of the Nigeria Police Force to be more accountable to the people.” Idris said under his command, the police would operate within the rule of law, adding that the presence of police officers would be felt in all villages and streets across the country. While responding to the acting IG’s visit, Dambazau urged him to focus on the three key issues of corruption, economy and security for the success of this administration. “You have a lot of challenges as the chief law officer of the country,” he said. Dambazau encouraged Idris to collaborate with other security agencies to address the issues crimes and post conflict resolution in the North East. “The post conflict resolution in the North East has to be comprehensive and holistic.” He advised: “Carry everybody along and put the right persons in the positions of command commissioners and zonal commanders. “No matter how smart you think you are, you cannot do it alone without the support of others. “Make the welfare of officers a major priority,” Dambazau added.

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