IGP Egbetokun Gets Report On Establishment Of The Special Intervention Squad

The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Monday received the report of the committee set up to work on the repositioning of the Police Mobile Force.

The report was presented by the Chairman of the Committee and Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Operations, DIG Adeleke Adeyinka Bode.

Upon assumption of office, Egbetokun had saddled the committee with the task of working on the modalities for the repositioning of the Police Mobile Force to strengthen internal security with the establishment of the Special Intervention Squad (SIS).

According to a statement b the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the report marks a significant milestone in the ongoing efforts of the IGP to enhance operational efficiency and ensure the effective management of manpower in the Force.

He recalled that the IGP had, in his recent address during his inaugural meeting with the Commanders of the Police Mobile Force and other tactical squads, unveiled the establishment of a 40,000 strong Special Intervention Squad, and the withdrawal of PMF personnel from VIP escorts, as well as the shutting down of all unapproved beats to beef up internal security and attain police primary in the internal security architecture.

Upon receiving the report, Adejobi disclosed that the IGP commended the efforts of the Committee and assured that the Force Management Team will peruse, review and emplace modalities for a seamless implementation of its recommendations to improve the overall functioning of the Police Force.