Egbetokun reorganises police intelligence formations

The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday, announced the reorganization of police intelligence formations in a move he said would solidify ongoing efforts to bolster and upgrade the intelligence capabilities of the law enforcement agency.

He also said the move would enhance internal security measures being undertaken by the police and better address contemporary challenges.

According to a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, spokesperson for the NPF, Egbetokun approved the upgrading of the Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) to a Department in the Nigeria Police Force.

He also appointed Deputy Inspector-General of Police, DIG Habu Sani, a seasoned and highly experienced officer, as the new Head of the Force Intelligence Department (FID).

“DIG Habu Sani, a Geography graduate from Usman Danfodiyo University, was appointed as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992. He has attended various specialized and strategic courses, including Intermediate Command, Advance Criminal Intelligence Analyst, Advance Intelligence Processing, Technical Intelligence Management Methodology, and False Document and Border Police Technique Courses.

“DIG Habu Sani has served in various operational, investigative, and administrative capacities within the Nigeria Police Force, including ACP Criminal Intelligence and Investigation Department, Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the Technical Intelligence Unit, and AIG in charge of Force Intelligence Bureau.”

He was the Assistant Inspector-General of Police Force Secretary until his recent promotion.

Also, as part of the reorganisation, Egbetokun appointed Assistant Commissioners of Police to head Zonal Intelligence Departments (ZIDs) and State Intelligence Departments (SIDs) nationwide.

According to the IGP, by entrusting ACPs with the responsibility of heading SIDs, his administration aims to infuse these units with leadership that possesses a blend of operational experience, strategic thinking, and a deep commitment to maintaining law and order.

He added: “This step is expected to result in sharper intelligence operations, more effective crime prevention, and an overall elevation of our law enforcement standards.

Also, Egbetokun has received a delegation of scholars from the Al-Hikmah University, Ilorin comprising the founder, Abdulraheem Oladimeji, OFR, the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Noah Yusuf, and other respected officials, who were on a courtesy visit to the orce Headquarters, Abuja recently.

Adejobi said: “They expressed the intention to partner with the Nigeria Police College of Intelligence in Kwara State, which is a hub for training and research in intelligence-related disciplines. They also offered to provide special degree-awarding courses for participants of Senior Command Courses at the Police Staff College, Jos.