The Federal Government, on Thursday directed the police high command to immediately implement the newly gazetted police regulations meant to guide the conduct of the officers and the operation of the Force.
This is just as the new regulations mandate the Inspector-General of Police to submit quarterly reports to the Attorney-General of the Federation on arrests and operational activities.
The gazetted regulations, presented at the headquarters of Ministry of Police Affairs, Abuja on Wednesday to the critical stakeholders in the policing sector, provided three pillars for the reforms in the Force.
The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam presented the regulations to the IGP, Tunji Disu in the presence of Executive Secretary of Police Trust Fund, the Chairman of Police Service Commission and other stakeholders.
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Speaking before he officially presented the regulations, Geidam explained that the document was the product of extensive consultations and collaboration among critical stakeholders in the country.
He listed those consulted as Nigeria Police Force, the Police Service Commission, the Federal Ministry of Justice, the National Human Rights Commission and the Association of retired Police Officers of Nigeria.
The Minister also disclosed that development partners such as the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP), various Civil Society Organizations and the media were consulted.
The former Yobe governor said, "This Regulation represents not just a policy document, but a renewed commitment to professionalism, discipline, transparency, and respect for the rule of law.
"Policing in the 21st century requires a framework that reflects global best practices, democratic values, and the aspirations of the Nigerian people.
"I commend all parties for their invaluable contributions and unwavering commitment to police reform.
"I wish to particularly acknowledge the invaluable role of the Federal Ministry of Justice in the development of these Nigerian Police Regulations.
"As the custodian of the legal framework of our nation, the Ministry has ensured that the provisions of this document are firmly grounded in the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria and aligned with existing laws and international best practices.
"Their diligence, expertise, and commitment to upholding the rule of law have been instrumental in producing a regulatory framework that not only strengthens police operations but also safeguards the fundamental rights of all Nigerians."
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He, however, directed the IGP, Tunji Disu to ensure immediate implementation of regulations across all the police commands.
On his part, the Chairman of the committee, Prof. Ogunsakin noted there are three main pillars of the core framework which he listed as Leadership and Reforms; Arrest Detention and Use of Force as well as Community and oversight.
Ogunsakin said, "This handover marks delivery of a complete operational framework for implementing the Police Act 2020."
