The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered State Commissioners of Police to establish a Complaint Response Units in their respective command, noting that the new development was due to his zeal to sanitize and standardise the police system for accountability and transparency in line with his commitment to fortify the complaints response mechanisms of the Force.
Egbetokun also approved the appointment of CSP El-Mustapha Sani as the Head, CRU at the force Headquarters.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi made the development known in a Friday night correspondence to newsmen.
Adejobi said, “El-Mustapha Sani, a seasoned officer with an exemplary record of service, brings a wealth of experience to this crucial role. His extensive background in complaint resolution in the Public Complaint Bureau of the Force Public Relations Department, coupled with his dedication to justice and fairness, makes him a fitting choice to lead the Complaint Response Unit.
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“The IG 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.
“He similarly stressed that the Force remains resolute in its pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights toward building public trust and fostering a harmonious relationship between the police and the people.”
Meanwhile, the police have a tweet on it’s verified twitter handle phone lines and instructions for submission of complaints.
The tweet read: “The Nigeria Police Complaint Response Unit – @PoliceNG_CRU – is available 24/7 to receive and resolve complaints of police misconduct from all parts of Nigeria 🇳🇬.
All complaints MUST have DATE, TIME and PLACE of occurrence.
Call: 08057000001, 08057000002.
SMS/WhatsApp: 08057000003″
