…appoints CSP Sani as head CRU
By Hassan Zaggi
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has directed the 36 Command Commissioners of Police (CPs) and the FCT to establish Complaint Response United (CRU) officers in their respective state commands.
This is in an effort toboost his unwavering zeal to fight corruption and unprofessionalism.
The IGP has, therefore, approved the appointment of CSP El-Mustapha Sani as the new head of the Complaint Response Unit.
This is following the posting of DCP Markus I. Basiran, as DC Homicide, Force Criminal Investigations Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
The IGP has further expressed his commitment to
sanitizing and standardizing the Police system for accountability and transparency.
Recall the IGP recently reinforced the Monitoring Unit, X-Squad, and the Complaint Response Unit (CRU), including the establishment of CRU in all the States,
A statement by the Force Spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi (ACP) disclosed that the newly appointed head of the CRU- CSP Sani is a seasoned officer with an exemplary record of service, brings a wealth of experience to this crucial role. His extensive background in complaint resolution in the Public Complaint Bureau of the Force Public Relations Department, coupled with his dedication to justice and fairness, makes him a fitting choice to lead the Complaint Response Unit.
Also, in line with his commitment to fortify the complaints response mechanisms of the Force, IGP Egbetokun has expressed the resolve of the Nigeria Police to strengthen ties with the Public Complaints Commission (PCC), particularly in the areas of training and knowledge sharing. This is coming on the heels of the recent visit of the Honourable Chief Commissioner, Public Complaints Commission, Hon. Abimbola Ayo-Yusuf and team to the Force Headquarters.
The IGP, therefore, charged stakeholders, the public, civil society organizations, and other law enforcement agencies, to collaborate closely with Police Complaint Response Units in order to aid the smooth execution of their responsibilities of curbing misconducts, excesses, and unprofessionalism among police officers nationwide.
He stressed that the Force remains resolute in its pursuit of transparency, accountability, and the protection of citizens’ rights toward building public trust and fostering a harmonious relationship between the police and the people.
