The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), IGP Kayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate sanitization and restructuring of the Kebbi State Command Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
This, he said was aimed at enhancing the effectiveness and professionalism of police officers attached to the section in the State.
It was also in line with his strategic vision to establish a specialised investigative units within the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Consequently, he has directed that all officers currently occupying positions within the Kebbi State CID be reassigned to other commands, formations, and units, including training schools.
Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who disclosed this in a statement on Thursday said the decision was part of a broader initiative to inject expertise into the Department, ensuring the most capable hands are in place to emplace modern policing ideals through standardised investigations and intelligence gathering in line with the provisions of the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, the Police Act, 2020, and other relevant laws of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Adejobi informed that the IGP has also expounded on the need to carry out consistent training of officers involved in investigations, as a follow up to the workshop held with Heads of all Police Investigative Units at Abuja on the 11th of November, 2024.
“This initiative aligns with the IGP’s commitment to specializing and standardizing all investigative units within the Force, ensuring commitment to the rule-of-law. By implementing these changes, the Force intends to improve the quality of investigations, enhance public trust, and ensure that justice is served efficiently and effectively”, he added.
He disclosed that the reorganisation of other investigative units within the Force will be carried out following the receipt of reports from the technical committees on the reforms.
While assuring the Force’s dedication to its mission of safeguarding the lives and properties of all citizens, the PPRO affirmed that the restructuring would significantly contribute to the ongoing efforts to combat crime and enhance the security of our communities.
