By Seyi Babalola
The Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, says the force would follow whatever decision the Federal Government makes on the subject of state police.
Egbetokun made the announcement on Monday in Lagos State through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West, Mr Abiodun Alabi, who was on a business visit to the state.
He stated that in light of the numerous ideas and points of view on the subject, the military decided to express its position.
The police chief advised officers and men to continue in their jobs as stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution.
Egbetokun charged the men to be disciplined, hardworking, respect human rights, and carry out their duties in the best professional ways.
He warned the personnel against misuse of firearms, stressing that such should be used responsibly in strict accordance with the law.
On the mental and physical health of the men, the I-G said the officer in charge of police medical had been given orders to carry out mental and psychological tests on personnel for better performance.
Egbetokun said the force was already working with some consultants on befitting accommodation for the officers and men, stressing that very soon, the personnel would access their own homes.
The police chief warned his officers and men against rivalry with other security agents, stressing that Nigeria police alone cannot provide the needed security for Nigerians.
He charged them to always work harmoniously with other security agencies, with a view to providing good security for all Nigerians.
On cultism in Lagos state, Egbetokun urged the men to be proactive by reaching out and engaging the youths in the areas of their command to lecture them on the dangers of cultism.
