IGP not scheming for tenure extension — Nigerian Police
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) has on Monday debunked reports claiming the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun was making moves to extend his tenure.
The proposed bill which is an amendment to the Nigeria Police Act 2020, according to the police, seeks to extend the years of service for Police officers from 35 to 40 years and the age limit from 60 to 65 years.
The police disclosed that the bill was originally introduced during the 8th Assembly but did not go beyond the preliminary stages before it the Assembly was dissolved.
This was disclosed in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Monday, July 1.
The statement reads: “The Nigeria Police Force is deeply perturbed by the dissemination of false information across various media platforms, notably the distorted publication by Sahara Reporters.
“The misleading publications allege that IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun personally initiated this bill to prolong his tenure as the 22nd indigenious Inspector General of Police, and has allegedly invested significantly in lobbying lawmakers to facilitate its passage.
“It is regrettable that certain media outlets and their sponsors have chosen to propagate baseless accusations, ignorantly disregarding the fact that any modification to existing legislation is designed to enhance its effectiveness and relevance.
“To understand the true motivations behind this initiative, one need only look at the Inspector-General’s of Police steadfast commitment to reforming the Nigeria Police Force. His advocacy for this bill stems from a genuine belief in its potential to improve the conditions of service for police officers and thereby bolster security nationwide, rather than seeking personal gain. It comes from the place of duty rather than benefit”.
Adejobi warned the public to be careful and be able to discern when consuming information, particularly from sources that could not be verified.
