IGP Tasks Police Commands To Reduce Crime By 50%

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated all commands of the Nigeria Police Force to implement a comprehensive action plan aimed at reducing crime rates by 50% in 2025.

He gave this charge at the opening of the 5th edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta, Ogun State.

The theme of the 2025 CARSPO is ‘Improving Nigeria’s Internal Security and Economic Prosperity Through Inclusive Policing’.

IGP Egbetokun noted that the theme is in line with President Bola Tinubu’s security vision and underscores the determination of the NPF to cultivate a police force that is professionally competent, intelligence driven and equipped to confront emerging threats proactively.

According to him, the intensified operations and commitment to the cooperation with the military and other security agencies in the fight against banditry, kidnapping and other organized crimes are yielding significant results.

Also speaking at the event, Governor Dapo Abiodun of Ogun State said that his government will provide electric motorcycles to the Nigeria Police Force to enhance operations in the state.

The Governor also said he government is partnering a French company to provide drones capable of detecting crime from as far as 8000 feet.