By Damilare Adeleye
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reiterated the unwavering commitment of the force to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children by adhering to the highest legal and global ethical standards, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child.
The IGP made this known on Monday during a conference and workshop program with the heads of all Police Investigation units, at the Nigeria Police Resource Center, Jabi, Abuja.
According to a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Force Public Relations Officer, the workshop aimed to enhance professionalism and standardization of criminal investigations and refine the investigative practice of every investigative detective in the Nigeria Police Force, ensuring thorough and unbiased procedures and the commitment to safeguarding the foundations of justice.
“In attendance was a Professor of Law, Professor Ayodele Atseluwa from the University of Lagos, who delivered a lecture on “The Child justice System in Nigeria: An Overview.”
“The IGP reiterated the unwavering commitment of the force to safeguarding the rights and well-being of children by adhering to the highest legal and global ethical standards, particularly the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The Force remains dedicated to implementing child-friendly policing practices that are supportive, non-traumatic, and rights-respecting, aimed at upholding the dignity and rights of children and young people while fostering a nurturing and protective environment.
“In an effort to enhance the operational framework for combating terrorism and other violent crimes in Nigeria, the head of the Nigeria Police Force’s Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorism Financing Unit, CP Hycenth Edozie, conducted an additional lecture focused on capacity building in the areas of money laundering and terrorism financing.
“The Nigeria Police Force is committed towards refining investigative practices and adhering to high standards of child protection, and continuous training, resulting into a stronger, more competent Police Force that will lead to the realization of a just and secure society,” the statement read.