Police Union Calls For Inspector General’s Removal Amid Recruitment Row

The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has publicly demanded the dismissal of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, citing allegations of undue interference in the recent police constable recruitment process.

In a press briefing in Abuja, union members alleged that senior Nigerian Police Force officials attempted to smuggle names into the recruitment list, undermining the integrity of the process.

The union therefore condemned NPF’s response as a diversionary tactic to hide the inadequate state of police training facilities.

The controversy began after the PSC released a list of 10,000 successful candidates from the recruitment exercise, only to face rejection and allegations of fraud from the NPF.

The union’s demand for IGP Egbetokun’s removal highlights deep-seated tensions within the law enforcement hierarchy and raises questions about the integrity of police recruitment processes under his leadership.

President Tinubu’s response to these allegations and the future of the IGP position are eagerly awaited amid growing calls for transparency and accountability in Nigeria’s policing system.

The union’s stance has sparked a heated debate about the need for reform and good governance in the country’s law enforcement agencies.

They also expressed concerns about the readiness of police training schools to accommodate the new recruits, highlighting the need for improved facilities and infrastructure.

The Police Service Commission’s decision to release the list of successful candidates despite the NPF’s objections has further fueled the controversy.

The union’s call for IGP Egbetokun’s removal has added to the pressure on President Tinubu’s administration to address the issues plaguing the police force.

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