1st Term
THE POLICE FORCE
The
police is seen as a paramilitary, and a department of the executive arm of
government. The Nigeria Police Force is under the control of the president of
the country. At the federal level, the head of the police force in Nigeria is
the Inspector General of Police. At the state level, the force is headed by the
Commissioner of Police. Other officers of different ranks are Deputy
Commissioner of Police, Chief Commisioner of Police, Chief Suuperintendent of
Police, Deputy Superintendent of Police etc. the Federal Police Service Commission
is the body responsible for recruitment, promotion, discipline and dismissal of
members of the force.
FUNCTIONS OF THE POLICE FORCE
1.
Protection of lives and properties 2. Maintenance of law and order in the
society. 3. Detection and apprehension
of suspected criminals. 4. Prosecution
of minor cases. 5. Traffic control. 6. Investigation of criminal cases.
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