The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has declared that the new Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, will not be subjected to any form of emotional blackmail.
Hundeyin maintained that IGP Disu will remain professional and won’t be goaded into taking any needless action.
He also insisted that no officer is above the law and anyone found wanting will be dealt with.
“The IGP will not be goaded into taking needless actions.
“The case is already before a court of competent jurisdiction and is progressing well.
“Sentiments or emotional blackmail will not cow the Force.
“IGP Olatunji Disu, psc(+), NPM remains resolute in ensuring professionalism amongst his officers while equally asserting that any officer found wanting would be decisively sanctioned, as no officer is above the law,” he wrote on his 𝕏 account.
Naijaonpoint reports that the statement comes as a direct response to an allegation by activist, Omoyele Sowore, who accused IGP Disu of showing signs of weakness.
Sowore warned that Disu may be indecisive and not sufficiently firm in managing the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force, adding that this lacuna may be exploited by unruly officers within the force.
He spoke against the backdrop of the court matter involving one Maureen Badejo, the UK-based blogger who has been held in Nigeria following complaints involving two prominent clergymen, Apostle Johnson Suleman and Dr. Daniel Olukoya.
The publisher alleged that Disu is showing hesitation rather than firm oversight, and rogue officers within the Nigeria Police Force will feel emboldened to continue exhibiting abusive behaviours.
He wrote: “Signs of Weak Leadership Under New IGP @TunjiDisu1 Are Already Manifesting!
“In the last few days, troubling signs have emerged suggesting that the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, @TunjiDisu1, may be indecisive and not sufficiently firm in managing the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG.
“If these early signals are anything to go by, rogue elements within the Nigeria Police Force will quickly recognize and exploit this perceived weakness.
“…Some within the system already describe the new IGP as having plenty of demeanor but little decisive action a comparison that has been likened to former President Goodluck Jonathan’s leadership style.
“If the early days of IGP Disu’s tenure are defined by hesitation rather than firm oversight, rogue officers within the Nigeria Police Force will feel emboldened to continue the very abuses he reportedly promised would not define his leadership. WE MUST BRACE AND FIGHT UNTIL WE GET THE Nigeria Police Force WE DESERVE.”
However, Hundeyin, in response, maintained that Disu remains professional and committed to carrying out his responsibilities in line with relevant laws of the land.
The response from Hundeyin comes amidst reports that he has been removed as the Force PRO as part of restructuring in the Police, which usually follows the appointment of a new IGP.