FCT KIDNAPPING: Upscale Security Strategies Nationwide – IGP Directs DIGs

THE Inspector-General of Police – IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations, to personally coordinate the upscaled security strategies emplaced to decimate activities of kidnappers Abuja.

The directive follows concerns by recent incessant incidents of kidnapping in the Federal Capital Territory – FCT,, and other similar incidents across the country.

Egbetokun made this call through a statement made available in Abuja on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, FPRO, Assistant Commissioner of Police, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to the statement, the iGP gave the directive during a crucial meeting with Force Management Team and Tactical Squads to address the rising concerns surrounding insecurity in the country on Monday.

In the statement, the IGP expressed deep concern over the unfortunate events and emphasised the need for decisive action to curb such heinous crimes.

The meeting centred on a comprehensive review of current security challenges, strategic planning, and the deployment of tactical resources to tackle emerging threats.