Human rights activist and former presidential candidate, Omoyele Sowore, has called for the immediate removal of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, accusing the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force of deep-rooted decay and systemic failure.
Sowore, in a statement on Wednesday, described the current police leadership as incompetent and allegedly operating outside the bounds of the law, insisting that the institution has suffered serious institutional collapse under its present command.
According to him, persistent cases of human rights abuses, unlawful arrests, intimidation of citizens, and disregard for court orders are clear indications that the police hierarchy has failed in its constitutional responsibility to protect lives and property.
He argued that rather than serving as a professional law enforcement agency, the police under the current leadership have allegedly become a tool for political repression, thereby eroding public trust and confidence in the institution.
Sowore further demanded urgent reforms within the Nigeria Police Force, stressing that meaningful change would only be possible if the present leadership is overhauled and held accountable.
He called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and relevant authorities to act decisively in order to restore professionalism, respect for the rule of law, and public confidence in the nation’s police force.
The Nigeria Police Force is yet to officially respond to Sowore’s allegations as of the time of filing this report.