In a bid to bolster professionalism and efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has mandated the immediate restructuring and sanitisation of the Kebbi State Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
This move is part of the IGP’s vision to establish specialised investigative units capable of delivering modern policing standards.
In a press release issued by Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the police’s spokesperson, the IGP ordered the reassignment of all officers currently attached to the Kebbi CID to other commands, formations, and training schools.
The directive aims to introduce highly skilled personnel to the department, enabling it to conduct investigations and intelligence gathering in compliance with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, the Police Act, 2020, and other applicable laws.
The restructuring aligns with the force’s broader commitment to specialization, as emphasised during a workshop for Heads of Police Investigative Units held in Abuja on November 11, 2024.
The IGP further reiterated the importance of consistent training for officers involved in investigations to enhance their competence and adherence to the rule of law.
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“This restructuring is pivotal to improving the quality of investigations, fostering public trust, and ensuring justice is served efficiently,” Mr Egbetokun stated.
The Kebbi CID reform is the first phase of a larger initiative to standardise investigative practices across all units within the police, pending reports from technical committees on the ongoing reforms.
The police reaffirmed its dedication to transparency, accountability, and its mission to protect lives and property.
The reorganisation of investigative units is expected to strengthen crime-fighting efforts and enhance community safety nationwide.
