The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, said the role of a police officer required empathy and compassion towards the civilian population.
Egbetokun stated this during the Passing-out Parade of the 2022 Recruit Constable Intake, held at the Police Training School, Eleyele, Ibadan.
The I-G, represented by the Oyo State Commissioner of Police, Ayodele Sonubi, urged the 346 newly graduated police constables to avoid all forms of lawlessness and temptation.
“You are to uphold the honour of the Nigeria Police Force,” he said.
He informed the graduates that policing required the highest level of professionalism, integrity, adhering to the rule of law and established procedures.
“Your role demands empathy and compassion towards the civilian population, especially the vulnerable while maintaining firmness and fairness in all interactions.
“Remember the uniform you wear and the office you hold are symbols of trust and responsibility; never to be exploited for intimidation or perversion of justice,” he said.
Commending President Bola Tinubu’s commitment to transform the police, he said the constables would bridge the gap of manpower shortage in the police and further improve the country’s security.
According to him, they will be deployed to their various local government areas to augment law enforcement efforts in the fight against crime at the grassroots.
Meanwhile, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, expressed his gratitude for the successful completion of the mandatory training programme.
Argungu reminded the constables of the nation’s security challenges, calling for partnership with other security agencies to tackle the challenges.
According to Argungu, represented by the commission’s Head of Department, General Service, Mr Solomon Jubrin, the constable’s office is dignified and deserves all required respect.
“I charge you to go out and reciprocate the government’s good gesture and strive to work in partnership with other security agencies to eliminate or reduce the security challenges currently facing Nigeria.
“Let me inform you that the commission will closely monitor your activities from today and will not hesitate to sanction anyone who deviates from the time-tested established police rules of engagement,” he said.
The Commandant, Police Training School, Eleyele, Ibadan, ACP Suleiman Ishola, said the constables’ six-month intensive training had made them grounded in police duties.
Ishola further said the recruits had been found worthy in character and learning, having also satisfied all requirements for appointment as police constables.
The event featured an inspection parade, march past parade, riot drill demonstration and presentation of awards to the overall best recruit.
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