The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has received the much-anticipated committee report on the repositioning of the Police Mobile Force to strengthen internal security, to wit: the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).
The report was submitted on Monday, 10th July, 2023, by the Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Adeleke Adeyinka Bode.
According to Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, “this report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the IGP to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the effective management of manpower in the Force.”
Adejobi said the IGP had, in his recent address, during his inaugural meeting with the Commanders of the Police Mobile Force and other tactical squads, unveiled the establishment of a 40,000 strong Special Intervention Squad, and the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escorts, as well as the shutting down of all unapproved beats to beef up internal security and attain police primary role in the internal security architecture.
The IGP who commended the efforts of the Committee had assured that the Force Management Team would peruse, review, and emplace modalities for a seamless implementation of its recommendations to improve the overall functioning of the Police Force.
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