Mr Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector General of Police has revealed his plans to end the era of kidnapping in Nigeria very soon.
He also disclosed that policemen have been equipped with sophisticated intelligent unit outfits to track down criminals.
Idris gave the assurance on Friday while inaugurating the Imo State Police Intelligent Unit, which will coordinate tracking of criminals in the state.
Idris, who was on a familiarization visit to Imo State, also inspected some police projects donated by Governor Rochas Okorocha.
The IG said the police had advanced to a sophisticated level in fighting crime, adding that it would be difficult for any criminal activity to be carried out in Imo State and other state without the suspects not being intercepted.
Idris said tracking down of the Imo State born notorious kidnapper, Henry Chibueze, was example of how the police will flush out all criminals in the system.
The IG admonished officers to always respect human dignity, adding: “Police cannot make any head way without the people.
“You must always respect human right and dignity to restore confidence that police is the people’s friend.”
Idris commended Governor Okorocha, who donated an ultra-modern hospital located at Ideato South Local Government and urged the officers to make maximum use of the facility.
Idris also inspected the Police College of Finance and Police Special Intervention Training also donated by the governor.
The Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Chris Ezike, said crime has reduced drastically in the state.
Ezike said the command has also strengthened its relationship with the members of the public as well as sister security agencies to enhance fight against crime in the state.
Packaged by Olayinka Agboola with additional reports from NAN
