[apanews.net] The Nigerian police command on Sunday in Abuja set a three-point agenda for the force renowned for its brutality, corruption and undemocratic practices.
Mr Ogbonna Onovo, the Inspector General of Police, unveiled the blueprint which included the implementation of government’s white paper on police reform, and renewed commitment to combating violent crime.
It also includes enhancing the police image and improving personnel welfare.
According to the blueprint, the agenda borders on the roadmap for taking the Nigerian police to the next level, including training and re-training for professionalism, and confidence building.
It is also targeted at building institutional and individual capacities as well as intelligence-led policing, including community policing, consultative and strategic partnership.
The agenda is also aimed at developing the professional capacities of individual police personnel, zero tolerance for corruption and corrupt practices.
“Moral re-armament and ethnical re-orientation as well as recognition and reward for outstanding performances including accommodation for men and officers of the force,” Onovo said.
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