The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun, says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of state police.
Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General of Police, South-West, Mr Abiodun Alabi, who was on a working visit to the state.
He said the force decided to explain its stand in view of many opinions and views the matter had generated.
The police chief advised officers and men to continue in their job as stipulated by the Nigerian Constitution.
Egbetokun charged the men to be disciplined, hard-working, respect human rights, and carry out their duties in the best professional ways.
He warned the personnel against misuse of firearms, stressing that they should be used responsibly in strict accordance with the law.
On the mental and physical health of the men, the I-G said the officer in charge of police medical had been given orders to carry out mental and psychological tests on personnel for better performance.
Egbetokun said the force was already working with some consultants on befitting accommodation for the officers and men, stressing that very soon the personnel would access their own homes.
The police chief warned his officers and men against rivalry with other security agents, stressing that Nigerian police alone cannot provide the needed security for Nigerians.
He charged them to always work harmoniously with other security agencies to provide good security for all Nigerians.
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