IGP Orders Mass Overhaul of Kebbi State CID in Sweeping Reforms

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In an unprecedented move to reform the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of the Kebbi State Police Command, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate transfer of every officer serving in the unit.

The sweeping directive, announced today, aims to enhance professionalism and align investigative practices with global standards.

The information was disclosed in a post on X by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

According to Adejobi, the mass reassignment is part of the IGP’s broader vision to “sanitise and restructure” the CID, ensuring that only highly specialised officers are retained in investigative roles.

The affected officers will be redeployed to other commands, formations, and training schools across the country.

The initiative seeks to strengthen investigative efficiency and promote standardised practices in line with the Administration of Criminal Justice Act, 2015, and the Police Act, 2020.

This development follows a recent workshop for Heads of Investigative Units held in Abuja, where the IGP emphasised the need for specialisation and continuous training in policing.

The IGP also reaffirmed his commitment to improving the quality of investigations, enhancing public trust, and ensuring the justice system operates effectively.

“The reorganization of Kebbi CID is just the beginning,” the IGP hinted, adding that similar reforms for other investigative units nationwide are underway based on recommendations from technical committees.

By implementing these changes, the Nigeria Police Force aims to promote accountability, combat crime more effectively, and safeguard the lives and property of all citizens.

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