Nigeria Police Force Commits to Combating Crude Oil Theft and Human Rights Protection

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The Nigeria Police Force, led by Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed its commitment to combating crude oil theft and protecting human rights in the country. The Force hosted a delegation of the Senate Committee on Crude Oil Theft, led by Senator Ned Nwoko, to strategize on curbing onshore and offshore oil theft. The IGP expressed appreciation for the committee's commitment to addressing this vital national issue and assured them of the Force's readiness to implement robust measures to support their mandate.

Key Takeaways:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has committed to collaborating with the Senate Committee on Crude Oil Theft to curb onshore and offshore oil theft in Nigeria.
  • The IGP expressed appreciation for the committee's commitment to addressing this vital national issue and assured them of the Force's readiness to implement robust measures to support their mandate.
  • The Force has reiterated its dedication to combating crude oil theft, protecting critical national infrastructure, and ensuring perpetrators of this economic sabotage are brought to justice.
  • A delegation of the National Human Rights Commission met the IGP to discuss areas of mutual interest and deepen cooperation on human rights protection and police accountability.
  • The IGP highlighted that human rights training has been introduced to all police training institutions to ensure that police officers uphold human rights in accordance with best practices.
  • The IGP affirmed that policing centres on upholding human rights and that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership frowns upon arbitrary arrests, excessive use of force, and unlawful detention.
  • The Force is open to criticism and feedback, which the IGP believes will help the NPF improve its operations.

Statistics:

  • The Nigeria Police Force has directed the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police in charge of the Departments of Operations and Force Intelligence to work with the committee to achieve their mandate.
  • 2024 was designated as "Police Officer of the Year" for SP Sentome Obi, the IGP extended his heartfelt appreciation for the recognition.
  • The Nigeria Police Force has introduced human rights training to all police training institutions to ensure police officers uphold human rights in accordance with best practices.

Sources:

  • Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
  • Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
  • Senator Ned Nwoko, Chairman of the Senate Committee on Crude Oil Theft
  • Dr Salamatu Husaini Sulaiman, Chairperson of the National Human Rights Commission's Governing Council
  • Dr Tony Ojukwu, Executive Secretary of the National Human Rights Commission