Addressing officers and men of the Kwara State Police Command in Ilorin during a one-day official visit, yesterday, Egbetokun lamented that one policeman does the job of two policemen currently, noting that the increase in the manpower would be gradual.

He stated that Tinubu has given approval for yearly recruitment into the force.

He stated: “We’re paying attention to manpower. I know there’s a shortage of manpower in the command. I know the stress that I had gone through while serving as CP in making sure that the job is done. I know one policeman does the job of two policemen.

“A policeman would close from night duty and resume for morning duty. And as he’s closing from morning duty, he’s resuming night duty. And when he dozes off in public, his photograph is taken and posted to ridicule him. I’m aware of all these.

“We’re making efforts to increase your strength. The President had recently given approval for yearly recruitment in police. That’s the way forward. We need to double the strength of the police in the country. We cannot do it overnight, but gradually. And gradually we’ll get there. We will also emphasise training to achieve a professionally competent police force.

“We’re also looking into welfare in the increase in salary and other areas to improve the lives of officers, just as equipping the Police Force is a priority. We promise to take care of the insurance plan too.”

Okay oh!

More road blocks, especially in the East.

Police are under staffed Nation wide, more retirement less recruitment

A police officer now works over 9 hours to 12 hours shift

Smart DPO make them work only two days a week since fuel Subsidy removal and inflation

Those who work 12 hours shift Monday and Tuesday, get replaced with new set for Wednesday and Thursday

Police men are now driving commercial vehicle some now have shops


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He's gradually recruiting his 50million youth in police. Wetin remain nah the agbado and cassava wey dem go eat

75 per cent of the Police Force should serve in their place of birth or city/state of origin. Banks/MMOs have KYC (know your customer), and Police should know his/her neighbourhoods, people and culture.