Egbetokun orders police commissioners to set up complaint response units

Kayode Egbetokun, acting inspector-general of police (IGP), has directed commissioners of police to establish complaint response units.

Egbetokun said the units will enhance the fight against corruption and unprofessionalism in the police.

The move is sequel to a recent visit of Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf, chief commissioner of the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), to the force headquarters.

In a statement on Friday, Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said Egbetokun has appointed El-Mustapha Sani as the head of the complaint response unit (CRU).

Sani was appointed following the posting of Markus Basiran to the homicide department, force investigations department annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

“The IGP reiterates his order that all commissioners of police in charge of state commands should establish Complaint Response Unit offices in their respective state headquarters to boost the IGP’s unwavering zeal to fight corruption and unprofessionalism,” the statement reads.

“The IGP encourages all stakeholders, the public, civil society organisations, and other law enforcement agencies, to collaborate closely with Police Complaint Response Units and aid the smooth execution of their responsibilities of curbing misconducts, excesses, and unprofessionalism among police officers nationwide.”

Adejobi said the acting IGP is determined to ensure transparency and accountability in the pursuit of building a harmonious relationship between the police and the people.