Inspector-general of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has assured Nigerians of improved security measures, stating that crime rates are declining across the country.
This comes days before a planned nationwide protest against insecurity and food crisis.
Egbetokun spoke after a routine security meeting with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the State House, Abuja, where he presented security briefs and received commendation from the President.
He further disclosed that President Tinubu charged the various security formations to improve their synergy in securing the country.
The Police Chief attributed the decline in crime rates to effective synergy and strategies implemented by security agencies. He vowed to sustain efforts to maintain the downward trend in crime rates.
Itwas a routine security meeting we had with Mr. President where we had the opportunity of giving him security briefs. We’ve been doing this regularly.
“Mr. President is happy with what we are doing, he’s satisfied with our reports and he has challenged us to continue to work together and improve our synergy.
“As the Inspector-General Police, I have the records of all reported crimes across the country and I can tell you that crime rate is declining in Nigeria. Records don’t lie, the records are there.
“So I can assure you that we’ll continue to do whatever we are doing to maintain the decline in the crime rate,” Egbetokun said.
Also speaking to journalists after the meeting, the Chief of Defense Staff, General Christopher Musa, assured Nigerians that the military is taking steps to restore full oil production, targeting 2.1 million barrels per day.
He warned criminals involved in infrastructure destruction and crude oil theft that their days are numbered, and the military will come after them.
He emphasized the need for collective effort to achieve success, urging all stakeholders, including states and communities, to work together to restore full production.
He acknowledged the challenges faced by communities and assured that the President will address these issues to ensure uninterrupted oil production.
