According to Egbetokun, it is incorrect to solely place the blame on the police, who are only one component of the entire legal system that needs to be revitalized in order to function at its best.
Egbetokun acknowledged that the police face difficulties while speaking at the 2024 Annual Lecture/Award Ceremony, which was hosted by the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN).
Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the spokesperson for Force Headquarters, represented the IGP, who gave assurances about the Police’s dedication to being the best for the nation.
“The criminal justice system in this nation has several pillars and stakeholders besides the police. We acknowledge that we face difficulties, but we will make every effort to ensure that our system is improved.
“To improve the administration of Nigeria’s criminal justice or judicial system, we must all work together. If this system is working well; it is going to affect you, it is going to us,” he said.
Speaking as well, Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, the Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices Commission (ICPC), said that corruption was a recurring problem that affected every industry in the nation.
Aliyu pointed out that combating corruption necessitates the cooperation of all parties involved. He bemoaned the fact that corruption undermines the effectiveness of service delivery in all Nigerian institutions.
One of the most enduring issues facing Nigerian society is corruption, which compromises policy-decision-making, resource mobilization and utilization, policy execution, and service delivery.
“A proactive, multifaceted approach is necessary to effectively combat corruption across industries and institutions, as demonstrated by our experience at the ICPC in collaboration with key stakeholders. This strategy should prioritize prevention, deterrence, and systemic reform in addition to enforcement,” he said.
