IGP Egbetokun Charges NPF-SIS Operatives On Focus & Professionalism

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun PhD., NPM., has commended the operatives of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS) for their dedication and resilience as they successfully conclude their intensive tactical training programme.

The completion of this rigorous training underscores the commitment of the SIS to ensure safety and security in our communities, as emphasised by the Inspector-General of Police on the assumption of duty.

The closing ceremony, which was held on the 20th of August 2024 at the Police Mobile Force training camp, Ende Hills, Nasarawa, had in attendance, the Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, His Excellency Engr. Abdullahi Sule as the special guest of honour, the National Security Adviser, the Minister of Police Affairs, the Chairman Police Service Commission, Stakeholders, and delegates from the US Embassy.

The IGP has emphasized the importance of focus, determination and professionalism in the face of evolving challenges in law enforcement, with the launching of the Special Intervention Squad as part of his vision of emplacing a police force that is professionally competent and service-driven in strengthening national security. This event signified a milestone in the SIS initiative, which would soon be enacted in all states across the country.

In his address, the governor of Nasarawa State commended the Inspector General of Police and his team for the establishment of the squad and the timely training of its members. The Minister of Police Affairs, in her remarks, also reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to consistently supply the essential resources required for efficient policing across the nation.

As the SIS transitions into their operational roles equipped with enhanced skills and renewed determination, the IGP reassured the public that the Police Force is dedicated to maintaining peace and order and will continue to invest in training and resources, ensuring that officers of the Nigeria Police are prepared to effectively and adequately respond to dynamics of crime and criminality in Nigeria.