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Also receives centenary certificate of
commendation from NANS
The leadership of National Human Rights
Commission (NHRC) led by its Executive Secretary, Prof Bem Angwe visited the
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Solomon E. Arase at the Force Headquarters Abuja.
The group used the occasion to congratulate the
IGP on his appointment. The Executive Secretary in his remarks maintained that
their visit is aimed at re-strengthening the already existing relationship
between the Nigeria Police and the NHRC, with a view to ensuring an effective
criminal justice dispensation, anchored on the respect for human rights. The delegation
also had in attendance Hon Beni Lar, Chairperson House Committee on Human
Rights, Mr. Wale Fapohunda, member Governing Council NHRC amongst others.
IGP, in his response reiterated his desire to
ensure the protection of rights of persons in the enforcement of law and order
in the country, stating the setting up of monitoring teams to monitor Police
conduct on highways and Police formations nationwide.
Similarly, IGP received a centenary certificate
from leadership of National Association of Nigerian Students (NANS). NANS exco maintained
that the award is in recognition of IGP’s brilliant performance in his previous
assignments before assuming the office of the IGP.
The Police boss used the occasion to admonish
the young undergraduates to use their platform to preach abstinence from all
forms of vices while promising to establish a robust Police/student
relationship that will see an end to student hostilities in the country.
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