IGP launches special squad amid rising insecurity in Abuja

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Wednesday, launched a special squad in response to the escalating insecurity in Abuja.

The special, squad, according to Prince Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the force public relations officer, “would be officially launched in the 36 states of the Federation. It was flagged off in Plateau State on 29th Dec, 2023, when the IGP paid a visit to Jos and the affected local government areas in the state.”

Egbetokun had earlier directed the deputy inspector-general, Operations, to tackle the challenge head-on.

According to Adejobi, the IGP gave this order during a meeting with the Force management team and tactical squads at Force headquarters in Abuja on Monday.

ACP Adejobi said, “The IGP ordered the deputy inspector-general of police, Department of Operations, to personally coordinate the upscaled security strategies emplaced to decimate kidnappers and other criminally minded individuals in the FCT, and immediately restore normalcy.

“In addition to operational strategies, the IGP underscored the significance of community engagement and collaboration with relevant stakeholders to gather information, enhance trust, and foster a collective effort in combating criminal elements.”