Fidelis Davidin Akure
The Inspector General of Police (IG), Kayode Egbetokun, has tasked 224 newly promoted officers of the Ondo State Command to use their new positions to improve their services to the nation.
Egbetokun, who gave the charge yesterday, at the decoration of the Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) in Akure, the state capital, said 73 of the new officers were confirmed while the rest remained unconfirmed.
Egbetokun, who was represented by Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Ebong Ebong, Zone 17 (comprising Ondo and Ekiti states), assured the officers of the federal government’s commitment to the ongoing reforms of the Nigeria Police Force by the Inspector General of Police.
His words: “To whom much is given, much is expected. Now that you are up there, you must take responsibilities seriously. Be professional in your duties, be civil but be fair. From today, be in charge in your duties. As from today, that playfulness as an inspector, remove it. Show that you are a senior police officer. Maintain your dignity and pride.
“Take note, we are in era of information communication technology (internet).
So you must always be polite and civil to people you are dealing with. Take note that the IG doesn’t tolerate corruption. Do your best to ensure you don’t dent the image of the police with corruption. We will reward hardworking and efficient but will not spare the rod to punish erring officers.
“The excesses of the police are being checked so do your best and respect human rights. Know the law and perform your duties,” he stressed.
Earlier, the Commissioner of Police in the state, Taiwo Jesubiyi, thanked God for the lives of the decorated officers.
“From today, know what to say, where you go and what to do. You will be a mirror to junior ones. Psychologically and socially, you have to change even morally. I beg you as an ASP, remember your family and carry them along due to the economic situation in Nigeria,” he said.
Responding, one of the new officers, ASP Tobi Arowojolu, thanked the IG for approval and confirmation of their ranks, pledging their unalloyed support for the Force in their discharge of duties.
The Commissioner of Police in the state, Taiwo Jesubiyi, retired from the Force after 33 years of service.
