The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has directed police personnel in Borno State to be on alert and effectively protect the people of Borno State and their properties in this trying time .
Just as he promised Police authorities would embark on reconstruction of damaged police facilities in Maiduguri.
Egbetokun stated this on Monday, September 16 , 2024 when he
addressed officers and men of Borno State Police Command during a sympathetic visit after the flood disaster that ravaged Maiduguri and environs last week.
Harping on Professionalism and dedication towards securing the good people of Borno State and their property even at this trying time of the disaster that just wreaked havoc in the affected communities. The IGP encouraged them to assist the government in providing relief and restoring normalcy back to borno state.
The IGP accompanied by Deputy Inspectors General of Police of the departments of Finance & Administration and Operations, DIG Bala Ciroma, and DIG Ede Ayuba along with the AIG Airwing, AIG Danladi Lalas, also paid a sympathy visit to the Borno State Governor, His Excellency Prof. Babagan Zulum, at the Government house where the Governor of Bauchi, His Excellency Bala mohammed and other dignitaries were present to sympathise with the Borno State Government.
The IGP expressed his healthfelt sympathy to the governor on behalf of the entire police family in Nigeria, while reaffirming the commitment of the police force to providing adequate security for the residents of the state. The IGP also promised to set in motion machinery to repair the damaged police facilities in the affected communities.
The Governor of Borno appreciated the IGP for his love and commitment towards reforming the police force. He further commended the IGP for his sterling leadership qualities in piloting the affairs of the police to discharge its duties as expected.