In pursuit of an all-inclusive policing strategy, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has urged citizens to engage actively in national security and development initiatives.

Egbetokun’s call aims to foster a shift towards modern policing and to promote socioeconomic and political advancement in Nigeria.

He advocates for citizen volunteerism and an individualistic approach to social and security restructuring in the country.

The IGP made this call while reflecting on and appraising the effectiveness of the well-coordinated operations placed for the rescue of the twenty medical students who were kidnapped in Benue State on 15th August, and other seven Nigerians who had been in the captivity of the heinous criminals.

He emphasises the importance of collaboration among all stakeholders, including the Police, other security agencies, and government entities at all levels, to realise the vision of a new Nigeria characterised by enhanced national security and good governance for all.

The Inspector-General of Police also emphatically appreciates the personal role and steadfastness of the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, for his unalloyed support to the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies in the rescuing of our beloved children and citizens of Nigeria.

Egbetokun acknowledges the NSA’s dedication to lending helping hand to security forces in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities of safeguarding the lives and property of Nigerian citizens, and upholding law and order throughout the nation.

In the same vein, the Inspector-General of Police extends sincere gratitude to the officers affiliated with the office of the National Security Adviser, the military, and other security personnel, and the local community members who actively participated in the rescue operation, along with numerous similar efforts throughout the nation.

Their contributions are praiseworthy and play a crucial role in ensuring the safety of Nigeria and its citizens.

The Inspector General of Police reaffirms the dedication of the Police, under his leadership, to assiduously emplace a Police Force that is professionally competent, rule-of-law compliant, service-driven, and people-friendly.

The IGP assures the public of the safe rescue of all Nigerians in captivity across the country, pledging, and they will ensure its fulfilment.

This is contained in a statement made available to newsmen by Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.