The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to accountability, professionalism, and public confidence with renewed efforts to strengthen the Police Complaints Response Unit (CRU), encouraging Nigerians to report cases of misconduct and unethical behaviour by police officers.
In a statement issued on Thursday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, made the disclosure during an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and journalists at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre in Abuja.
According to the IGP, the Complaints Response Unit operates round the clock and serves as a direct channel for members of the public to report incidents involving police misconduct, abuse of office, extortion, human rights violations, and other unprofessional acts by officers.
Disu stated that accountability remains a major pillar of the ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, stressing that all genuine complaints submitted by citizens would receive prompt attention and necessary disciplinary action where required.
He urged Nigerians to make proper use of the available complaint channels, noting that public cooperation is essential in building a more transparent, professional, and people-oriented police system.
The police leadership also assured citizens that reports received through the CRU would be handled confidentially and thoroughly investigated, while officers found guilty of wrongdoing would face appropriate sanctions.
The Force further reiterated its determination to strengthen institutional integrity and public trust through improved transparency, responsiveness, and adherence to the rule of law.
