Akwa Ibom – The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has charged police officers in the country to prepare for fresh security challenges as 2023 general elections draws closer.
Baba made the charge on Tuesday at the opening of a retreat for senior police officers in Akwa Ibom.
“Let me re-emphasise that the countdown to the general elections will present new sets of security challenges which will undoubtedly further task our professionalism.
“We must, as strategic police managers on whose shoulders the task of ensuring a peaceful electoral process rest, be adequately prepared.
” It is my additional expectation that this Conference and Retreat will serve as a forum to also engage issues relating to our roles in the electioneering process,” he said.
He seized the opportunity to reassure Nigerians of his firm determination and clear vision to evolve a new Police Force for the country.
” We shall continue to explore all available strategies in guaranteeing their security and safety. This is our Mandate.
“It is, therefore, our obligation to attain it. We, however, solicit the continued support of the citizens in the process, ” the IG-P said.(vitalnews)
