All Police Convoys, Including Mine, Must Obey Traffic Rules – Acting IGP Egbetokun

All police convoys, including mine, must obey traffic light and other traffic rules, said Acting IGP Egbetokun. 

Noted that Police lack the moral high ground to bring law breakers to book it they themselves don’t obey laws.

The Acting inspector-general of police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun has directed all police convoys on routine, non-emergency movement to obey traffic lights and other traffic rules.

Egbetokun, who gave the directive when he met with Mobile Police Squadron and commanders at the Force headquarters on Thursday, pledged to lead by example in this regard.

According to him :

“Let me end this speech by reminding you that those who keep the peace must be the epitome of peace. Those whose duty it is to enforce the laws of the land must themselves respect and obey the laws of the land. Without obeying the laws, the Police lack the moral high ground to interrogate and bring law breakers to book.

“Consequently, in line with my vision of building a rule of law compliant Police Force, it is my directive that henceforth all police convoys on routine, non-emergency movement, must obey traffic lights and other traffic rules. I pledge to lead by example in this regard. As you will be returning to your various bases, I wish you a safe journey and please be assured of my best wishes always.”

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Speaking on the newly created Special Intervention Squad,. Egbetokun said that the special squad will consist of 40,000 specially trained elite officers selected from officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force personnel and all tactical units in the country.

He said :

“Modalities for the creation of a new special squad – the Special Intervention Squad have been initiated. This special squad shall consist of 40,000 specially trained elite officers. The Squad will be formed by selecting officers from the pool of existing Police Mobile Force (PMF) personnel and all tactical units in the country.

“These officers will undergo intensive pre-deployment training to make them combat ready for frontline operational duties in all the states of the Federation, with a particular focus on areas plagued with unrest and turmoil.

“By pooling together the expertise and experience of our PMF personnel and other tactical units, we can establish a formidable force that is well-equipped to handle the evolving challenges we face.”

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