Tag: IGP Kayode Egbetokun
Police begin pull-out ceremony for former IGP Egbetokun (video)
Egbetokun stepped down from office in February and was succeeded by Olatunji Disu, a former Assistant Inspector-General of Police appointed…
Police reveal what really happened to N100m cash linked to IGP’s son
“You could remember when he (Omoyele Sowore) said N100 million was paid into the account of the son of the…
President Tinubu sacks IGP Kayode Egbetokun
He is expected to be replaced by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as preparations for a formal handover ceremony…
IGP speaks after photo scandal with alleged scammer, reveals new rules
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday broke his silence on public photo opportunities, days after images of him with…
Egbetokun worried by increasing boldness of criminal networks in Nigeria
The Police Chief emphasised the need for a united and decisive action to tackle the security challenges confronting the country.
Anambra election: Egbetokun talks tough, warns against violence, inducement
Egbetokun, represented by Deputy Inspector General (DIG), Force Intelligence Department, Benjamin Okolo, warmed that “power acquired through violence carries the…
Police nab 4,383 suspects for serious offences- Egbetokun
Egbetokun said this while highlighting the Force’s operational achievements over the last two months at a Strategic Police Officers’ Conference…
“You must always outthink criminals,” Egbetokun tells Border Patrol Commanders
The Inspector General of Police also tasked the Commanders not to relent in their strides to preempt and prevent criminal…
Egbetokun elevates police legal section to directorate status, appoints director
"The move is designed to create a clear institutional identity for the Force’s legal operations, strengthen cohesion, and secure recognition…
IGP lauds Diri over honour, gifts to police officer who rejected $17,000 bribe
SP Sentome Obi who was also recipient of the Police Officer of the Year 2024 and IGP Integrity Award was…
Alleged age falsification: Court orders IG to produce 5 ex-senior officers for arraignment
Owohunwa, Igwe, Opera, Obo and Lough are charged with among others, conspiracy, age falsification and forgery.
53 arrested over Benue, Plateau massacres – IGP
Addressing journalists at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Egbetokun detailed the arrests: 26 suspects linked to the Yelewata massacre, 22…
Egbetokun inaugurates 31 combat gunboats in Lagos
The addition of the purpose-built gunboats to the operational logistics of the Marine Police demonstrates commitment of the police to…
Insecurity: Police ready to collaborate with forest security service- IG
Egbetokun gave the assurance when the Commander General of NFSS, Dr Wole Osatimehin, paid him a courtesy visit in Abuja.
Egbetokun launches police school protection squad in Edo
Egbetokun who was represented by AIG in charge of Zone 5, Benin, Salman Garba-Dogo, said the squad that is specifically…
Egbetokun sends message as police begin training for 10,000 new recruits
Egbetokun made the promise as the Nigeria Police Force commenced training exercises for its 10,000 new recruits across various police…
IG withdraws invitation to Sanusi, sends detectives to Kano
"The invitation was initially issued to enable Alhaji Sanusi to provide his account of the events that led to the…
Why I-G Egbetokun banned public parade of suspects – Force PRO
Adejobi, in the statement said the directive directive prohibiting the public parade of criminal suspects before formal charges are filed…
IGP appoints CP Shogunle head of SIS, CSP Ogarashi Force Marine Officer
Adejobi added that as part of IGP’s initiatives to improve security and combat crime along the county's inland waterways, Egbetokun…
IGP vows to deal with those submitting malicious petitions to police
"The filing of frivolous or malicious petitions aimed at harassment or intimidation is another issue the IGP has vowed to…
Egbetokun: Lawyer faults Police Act, extension of tenure
The human rights activist insisted the IGP's tenure extension, the sequel to President Bola Tinubu's bidding for Egbetokun to remain…
Egbetokun opens up on Budget presentation drama at National Assembly
A viral video showed Senator, Onyekachi Nwoebonyi storming out of the budget presentation session to the Joint Committees on Police…
Police to commence enforcement of third-party insurance for vehicle owners – IGP
Egbetokun announced this when he he received the Commissioner for Insurance, National Insurance Commission (NAICOM), Mr. Olusegun Ayo Omosehin and…
“You’re doing great things in Enugu State,” IGP hails Gov. Mbah
The courtesy visit by Egbetokun was ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to Enugu state on Saturday. Egbetokun…
Egbetokun never ordered beating of Policemen requesting to search phones – FPRO
Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi who said this in a statement issued on Sunday described the claim as 'entirely…
Zero Tolerance: IGP vows to crush corruption within police ranks
During the meeting, attended by Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other senior officials, the IGP urged senior…
Edo election: IGP Egbetokun orders restriction of movement
“Furthermore, the IGP has mandated that special attention be afforded to individuals with disabilities, pregnant women, nursing mothers, aged, and…
Obaseki disagrees with IGP over suspension of security outfit
Edo State Government has disagreed with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun for announcing the suspension of the…
IGP deploys operatives, helicopters, others for rescue of medical students
The students, from University of Jos amd University of Maiduguri were on the way to the annual convention of the…
#EndBadGovernance: Egbetokun puts police on red alert as protests turn violent
Egbetokun who announced this at a press briefing in Abuja also revealed that some of his men were also injured…