The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has charged newly graduated Police Constables to uphold the values of empathy, fairness, and dedication to duty as they begin their policing careers across the country.
He gave the charge during the Passing Out Parade (POP) of 205 Recruit Constables held at the Police Training School, Iperu Remo, Ogun State.
Egbetokun who was represented by the Commissioner of Police, Ogun State Command, CP Lanre Ogunlowo, PhD, commended the recruits for their courage, loyalty, and integrity, noting that their six months of intensive training had tested their endurance, discipline, and determination.
The IGP explained that the recruits underwent a comprehensive and modern training curriculum designed to strengthen their knowledge of community partnership, intelligence-led policing, respect for human rights, and responsible use of authority.
According to him, with the graduation of this batch, the Nigeria Police Force has successfully passed out 20,000 Constables under his leadership.
He noted that presidential approval has been secured for the recruitment of an additional 30,000 Constables over the next few years, in line with President Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration’s commitment to bridging manpower gaps in the Force and enhancing national security.
He further revealed that the newly graduated officers would be deployed to their respective states of origin in accordance with the Force’s community-oriented policing policy, a strategy aimed at building local trust, improving intelligence gathering, and deepening collaboration between the police and the communities they serve.
In his address, the Commandant of the Police Training School, ACP Aderemi Yusuf, psc, praised the recruits for their diligence and commitment throughout the training period. He disclosed that the officers received instruction in professional, legal, and liberal studies, as well as drills, musketry, and physical combat training.
He emphasized that the recruits were also trained to respect citizens’ fundamental human rights, reject corruption, and uphold the highest standards of professionalism.
Among the 205 graduating Constables drawn from the 20 Local Government Areas of Ogun State, several were recognized for outstanding performance.
The event was graced by dignitaries including AIG Olusola Subar (rtd), Special Adviser to the Ogun State Governor on Security; Navy Captain O.A. Adesiyan, Commandant, Nigerian Navy Secondary School, Abeokuta; and Brigadier General G.U. Nwamba, Commander, 35 Artillery Brigade, Alamala Barracks, Abeokuta, represented by Major A.S. Atunwa.
Also in attendance were CP Edward Ajogun (rtd), Security Consultant to the Ogun State Governor; CP Ayodele Sonubi (rtd), Executive Adviser to the Oyo State Governor on Law Enforcement; Alhaji Asimi Jamiu, Chairman, Ikenne Local Government; and heads of other security agencies across the state.
The Ogun State Police Command congratulated the newly graduated Constables and urged them to uphold the core values of discipline, integrity, and service to humanity as they commence active duty.