Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has pledged to scrutinize the conditions surrounding the care and welfare of young persons while in Police detention facilities and take necessary actions to address any procedural lapses or concerns. This move aims to address any procedural lapses or concerns, ensuring a safer and more humane environment.
This follows the report of an unexpected incident in court where six out of 76 suspects suddenly rush out and faint, drawing media attention and the directive of the Attorney General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN) that the Nigeria Police to transfer the casefile of endbad governance violent protest suspects to his office and hand over same to the Director of Public Prosecution of the Federation (DPPF).
A press statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the Force Public Relations Officer, the IGP Egbetokun who is currently participating in Interpol General Assembly, in Algiers, Algeria for the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation committee meeting directed investigation into the conditions surrounding the care and welfare of these young persons while in Police detention facilities.
"To further ensure professionalism in investigation with emphasis on child-friendly investigation and care, the IGP has summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center, Jabi.
"The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to upholding legal frameworks, ensuring fairness, and accountability, especially for vulnerable groups."
Under IGP Egbetokun's leadership, the Nigeria Police Force seeks to rebuild public trust, restore confidence in law enforcement institutions, and create a safer Nigeria.
