The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has suspended special promotions within the Force with immediate effect, noting that any officer recommended by politicians and influential personalities in society would be disciplined.
The police boss made this known while decorating newly promoted top officers of the Police Force, condeming some officers who lobby for special promotions, stating that henceforth, special promotions will be handled by the police management.
He also banned undue soliciting for posting, warning that anyone found guilty of this act would be dealt with in accordance with the law of the Force.
Egbetokun who decorated one Deputy Inspector-General of Police, 11 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and 15 Commissioners of Police, advised the officers to live up to expectations and be a good example to their junior officers.
