The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has commented that Nigeria is gradually healing from tensions built up during the last general election.
Kayode Egbetokun urged Nigerians to be advocates for justice, facilitators of forgiveness and champions of reconciliation in addressing the security challenges facing the nation.
Egbetokun said this at the opening of the Forgiveness, Justice, and Reconciliation Course 2, convened by the Institute for Peace and Conflict Resolution and Peace Building Development Consult, on Monday in Abuja.
Represented by the Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of Community Policing, Mohammed Ari, the IGP said there was a need for Nigerians to take drastic steps to reconcile differences and focus on building great future.
“We must be advocates for justice, facilitators of forgiveness, and champions of reconciliation.
“The country is gradually healing from some tensions that escalated during the last election cycle.
“There is a…