The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning that the police will no longer tolerate any form of assault or attack on its officers and personnel. Egbetokun made this declaration during a visit to the Enugu State Command on Friday, stressing that such actions are not only criminal but also an attack on the institution itself.
The IGP emphasized that attacks on police officers would be met with a firm and appropriate response, and justice would be pursued in every instance. “An assault on a policeman is criminal; it is an assault on the Inspector General, and we are not going to condone any act of assault on our officers, let alone the killing of any of our officers,” Egbetokun stated, asserting the force’s commitment to protect its personnel.
He further declared that, starting in 2025, the police force would no longer tolerate assaults or killings of its members, urging collective action in responding to such incidents. “Anywhere there is the killing of any policeman, we must all respond collectively and appropriately,” he said, calling for a coordinated and decisive response to ensure accountability.
The IGP also reassured the police officers that the force is working closely with the Federal Government to enhance the welfare of its personnel, ensuring that officers are better supported in their duties.
