Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said the services of the Nigerian Police Force was critical to the survival of democracy in Nigeria.

Idris, who stated this at the Inspector-General of Police Conference, said the police was occupying a critical position among security agencies in the country.

He advised the officers to take decisive decisions on the issue of discipline among police officers, urging the officers to always ensure that Nigerians get better services from them.

Idris pointed out that crime has been reduced to the barest minimum across the country as a result of the proactive approach of the police.

He, however, said kidnapping was still a challenge, adding that the force had adopted a multidimensional approach to tackle it.

Idris said the police had achieved a lot in tackling kidnapping for ransom among others.

On synergy with the Army, Idris advised the commissioners to cooperate with soldiers that would be deployed to the Joint Operation Centres at all police commands.

He added that the synergy with other security agencies was yielding fruits as more arrests of criminals were being made.

Idris warned officers against lobbying for posting and promotion, adding that these exercises are based on exigencies of the job and seniority.

Meanwhile, the Inspector-General of Police, has decorated seven newly promoted officers to the rank of Assistant Inspectors-General.

The Officers are Abubakar Adamu, Kayode Aderanti, Mohammed Usman, Abdul Danwawu, Felix Ogundeji, Ezekiel Zang and Pius Imue.