- The rising cases of kidnapping has been curtailed by the Nigeria Police Force
- This comment was made by the Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, on Monday, December 18
- The IGP made the comment while playing host to ex-Super Eagles captain, Nwankwo Kanu
The Inspector-General of Police, Ibrahim Idris, has said the Nigeria Police Force had curtailed the activities of high class kidnap kingpins in the country.
Idris made the disclosure when a former Super Eagles Captain, Nwankwo Kanu, paid him a courtesy visit on Monday, December 17 at his office in Abuja.
Kanu presenting a customised jersey to the IGP during his visit to the police headquarters. Photo credit: NPF media unit
The IGP said the force was also addressing cases of armed robbery, farmers and herdsmen clashes and cattle rustling across the nation.
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IGP Idris informing Kanu of his plans and achievements so far. Photo credit: NPF media unit
According to him, he had marshaled out strategies to check security challenges threatening the country.
“All we need and will continue to solicit for is the support of the citizenry in giving us adequate information and support to ensure security of lives and property,” IGP Idris told Kanu.
IGP Idris, Kanu and others join the bail is free campaign by the police. Photo credit: NPF media unit
He also reiterated the force’s commitment to provide Nigerians the best policing under his watch.
Speaking on the NPF's policy on sports, IGP Idris said that the police would continue to promote sports as a veritable tool for physical fitness of personnel and national development.
Kanu poses for a photograph with the IGP and othr senior officers. Photo credit: NPF media unit
He noted that Nigeria had always relied on the force to produce athletes for international competitions.
He stated that the force was committed to allocating a percentage of its personnel to sports to make Nigeria compete favourably in sporting competitions across the globe.
IGP Idris presenting a souvenir to Kanu during the visit. Photo credit: NPF media unit
Speaking earlier, Kanu promised to partner with the force to contribute his own quota toward national development and enhanced service delivery.
“I will like to be part of any police programme to contribute my quota to national development,” he said.
The meeting ended with exchange of gifts and souvenirs by both personalities and a photo-shoot which was joined by other senior officers of the force.
Meanwhile, the Federal Government has assured Nigerians that more police officers will be recruited to deal with problems associated with internal security in the country.
This was revealed by the minister of interior, Abudlrahman Dambazzau who represented President Muhammadu Buhari at the Passing out Parade ceremony of Cadet ASP course at the Police Staff College in Jos on Friday, December 15.
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Source: Naija.ng
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Tuesday, 19 December 2017