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#EndBadGovernance: IGP Receives Report On Minors, Summons All DCs CID
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has received a report on the care, and welfare of the young #EndBadGovernance protesters who are detained in Police custody.
In a statement on Monday night, Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, disclosed that the IGP has assured to follow through on the recommendations of the report.
He stated that the IGP has summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop.
According to him, the workshop is to ensure professionalism in investigation with emphasis on child-friendly investigation and care.
The statement read: “Following the recent remand and subsequent arraignment of some young individuals on Friday, 1st November, the Inspector-General of Police while in Algiers, Algeria for the African Union Mechanism for Police Cooperation committee meeting directed investigation into the conditions surrounding the care and welfare of these young persons while in Police detention facilities.
“Upon receiving the investigative report today in Glasgow, where the IGP is currently participating in Interpol General Assembly, the IGP vowed to thoroughly examine it and take necessary actions to address any procedural lapses or concerns.
“To further ensure professionalism in investigation with emphasis on child-friendly investigation and care, the IGP has summoned all DCs CID and Heads of Investigation Units to a conference and workshop on November 7, 2024, at the Police Resource Center, Jabi.
“The Nigeria Police Force reaffirms its commitment to upholding legal frameworks, ensuring fairness, and accountability, especially for vulnerable groups.”