Although the new inspector general was part of the previous management team, he could still bring some innovations to policing in the country. For instance, there are robust provisions in the new Police Act 2020 and the Administration of Criminal Justice Act which could ensure that the police are accountable in protecting lives and properties. The provisions relate to what constitutes an offence by a police officer, establishment of police complaints response unit for citizens to report infractions of officers and discipline within the force.
AuthorLanre Ikuteyijo
Lanre Ikuteyijo is a Senior Lecturer in the Department of Sociology and Anthropology, Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile Ife Nigeria. His research interests include; irregular migration, migrants' rights, participatory policing, and qualitative research methods. His recent work is 'Beyond the Borders: Issues and Perspectives on Irregular Migration and Enforcement of Human Rights in Africa'.