NDDC recommends psychiatric tests for police officers as IGP Egbetokun orders 50% crime reduction
Psychiatric assessments have been recommended for the rank and file of the Nigerian police as the inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed all commands to implement a comprehensive plan to reduce crime rates by 50 per cent in 2025.
He gave the directive on Monday at the fifth edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta.
Over 1,000 senior police officers are attending the three-day conference from February 24 to 26.
Mr Egbetokun noted that the theme aligns with President Bola Tinubu’s security vision and reinforces the commitment to tackling insecurity.
“The theme highlights the President’s plan to build a professionally competent, intelligence-driven police force capable of addressing emerging threats proactively,” he said.
According to him, intensified operations and cooperation with the military and other security agencies yield significant results in the fight against organised crime.
The chairman of the Niger Delta Development Commission, Chiedu Ebie, urged the federal government to conduct periodic evaluations and vetting of police officers.
“A regular and comprehensive health check, including psychiatric assessments, must not be overlooked,” he said.
He also commended the police for their efforts to improve security in the country.
“However, Nigerians do not always appreciate the police force enough.
“As it stands, only 370,000 officers are responsible for the security of over 230 million people,” he stated.
He promised that the commission would support the police in all capacities.
(NAN)
We have recently deactivated our website's comment provider in favour of other channels of distribution and commentary. We encourage you to join the conversation on our stories via our Facebook, Twitter and other social media pages.
More from Peoples Gazette
States
Independence: NBA urges Nigerians to expect better future
The NBA said that ordinary Nigerians should be deriving benefit from the subsidy removal rather than hardship.
Agriculture
FG tasks ECOWAS on leveraging financing strategies for agroecology
The federal government has urged stakeholders in the agriculture and finance sectors in the West Africa region to leverage financing strategies to enhance agroecology practices
Politics
Katsina youths pledge to deliver over 2 million votes to Atiku
“Katsina State is Atiku’s political base because it is his second home.”
Faith
Police confirm kidnap of Catholic priest in Benue
The police command in Benue has confirmed the abduction of John Otache, parish priest of St. Margaret’s Parish, Ajegbe-Awume, in Ohimini council area.
Economy
China urges EU cooperation to promote trade tie
China hopes the European Union will jointly promote balanced growth and sustainable development in bilateral trade.
States
Kano man arraigned for alleged N34.8 million fraud
The EFCC said the suspect was arraigned on Wednesday before Justice Musa Karaye of the Kano State High Court.
States
Police arraign three for stealing goats
The suspects are standing trial on two counts of stealing and receiving stolen property.
States
Court jails five for spraying naira notes
The judge held that the abuse of naira notes contravened Section 21(3) of the Central Bank of Nigeria Act 2007.
Heading 1
Shettima arrives in Ekiti for Oyebanji’s second-term inauguration
Mr Shettima arrived at the Ekiti Agro-Allied International Cargo Airport, where he was received by Senate President Godswill Akpabio and other dignitaries.
