Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has urged Nigerians to refrain from using social media to report the conduct of police officers and instead direct such complaints to the Police Complaints Response Unit.

Speaking at the PPROs/Police Communication Experts’ Conference in Asaba, Delta State, on Monday, the IG emphasised that the use of social media to address grievances often leads to misinformation and undermines the integrity of the police force.

“We appeal to the public not to resort to social media when reporting the conduct of police officers but rather use the Police Complaints Response Unit,” Egbetokun said, stressing that such platforms provide a more structured and accountable process for addressing complaints.

He acknowledged the role social media plays in shaping public opinion but warned that unverified information could create false perceptions.


The IGP highlighted the importance of promoting transparency and accountability within the police force, and noted that the police consider the media a critical partner in this effort.


“I’m glad to address the PPROs/Police Communication Experts’ Conference. I thank the governor for hosting this conference. This conference is part of police reform, aimed at building trust and respect, which will, in turn, help us gain public trust,” he added.

Meanwhile, Governor Sheriff Oborevwori of Delta State, who opened the conference, also shared his insights on the challenges of policing in states like Delta and Lagos, pointing out the importance of countering misinformation and fostering effective communication between the police and the public.

“I want to thank the IGP for his good work,” Oborevwori said.

“As an officer who served in Lagos as CP, he is capable of policing Nigeria. Delta and Lagos States are very tough states to police; therefore, any officer who served in Delta or Lagos as CP will police Nigeria well,” he added.

Both the IG and the governor underscored the need for public engagement, highlighting the role of Police Public Relations Officers in addressing misconceptions and showcasing the positive work of the police.

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Zoo police have spoken

What are you afraid of? Go to court so that your irresponsiblity can be concealed right? Why is the police involving itself in misconduct in the first instance. How can the law be the crime? Senseless idiots everywhere in government.

when u have people thinking like hell anus..this is the result

This criminal want to protect his boys.

Mr man you don't tell us what to do with our data.

You Guys are miss understanding this matter,
Let me add something... Nigeria police are no longer doing their work well, how will a grown up police man stop you in road just to beg for money, even though your documents are completely done they will still find a way to take out money

Onukwu

Ori egbetokun yi ti daru ajeh

Can you imagine?
Is more like encouraging them to continue their unprofessional behavior

Dumb ass

Na where we fit do am free be that sir

He must be joking...

Get away dere

Like seriously?

Ok we should report it in town hall meetings

But it is the same Social Media that shows that Nigeria Police can resist bribe of $100000 ....I don't know why you are not focusing on the positive.

IGP sir, it won't work, if you want us to stop, then the police must also stop using social media to disseminate information to the public....

It will never be better for you and the whole of Nigerian police in Jesus name! Amen!!!


How do the civilians get the little justice if not through the social media? Thunder will fire you and your family sir! Make wuna sweep am under the carpet abi?. If you want everyone to do as you say then get your bloody men out of the road and tell them to behave. Sometimes I wonder what would have happened to me in their hands of these evil men if I am Gee guy.

D

u dey craze

birds of the same feather

No. We must report it so that breeze will blow and open okuko yansh yakata .

We will stop reporting when they stop misconducting.

Olatemiseeni24:
Ori egbetokun yi ti daru ajeh

Agalagba maani, but you can't just help but envy whatever people like him takes before uttering such words...

I sell herbs tho

Remove social media from your report and watch your complaint flushed down the drain with zero justice.

Bobloco:


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Social media reporting seems more effective. No cap . IG cool down. Make we dey social dey go😂😂

That is where the voice and grievances of the masses will be heard and openly expressed

But the police can arrest people for misconduct


Most times, intimidate innocent people?


😂

Na police be the real citizen of this country

Bobloco:


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We have retards in Nigeria. People that are not interested in ending crime but interested in concealing it.

Nigerians thought process is deficient. One guy was supporting army brutality earlier today because he feels army shouldn’t be disrespected. He feels army has the right to tell u to come down from your car. He doesn’t know only police has that kind of right. In fact, in a working country police can arrest soldiers easily

Illiterate IG!

Any police wey misbehave go go viral

Instead of the IGP to issue stern warning to his men who are becoming criminals in uniform, he is telling us to hide their litany of misconducts.

Socail media is more effective.