When he took over as the next Deputy Inspector General of Administration Police on July 29, 2024, Gilbert Masengeli pledged to uphold professionalism and respect the rule of law. 

"I am ready to guide officers to ensure the public gets desired services since security is our priority and the safety of each and everyone is our responsibility," said Masengeli at the doorsteps of his Jogoo House office.

But barely two months later, Masengeli appears to have regened on his words, and now portrays a different persona than the one who promised to ensure security agencies collaborate with all arms of government.