Tag: Kayode Egbetokun
Egbetokun vows greater inclusion of women in police command roles
“To every woman in the Nigerian Police Force, you are not an appendix in our story, you are not a…
IGP withdraws 11,566 Policemen from VIP Escorts following Tinubu’s order
According to the IGP, redeploying the officers is essential to restoring balance in personnel allocation and improving police visibility nationwide,…
IGP Egbetokun storms Kebbi for security assessment
He will also address officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, where he is likely to speak on operational…
Lagos Baale, family drag IGP, CP Ezima to Court over ₦50m rights suit
They also urged the court to hold that their arrest over allegations of trespass, wrongful execution of judgment, and malicious…
NBA in legal showdown with IGP over tinted-glass permit policy
The reactivation of the tinted glass permit platform on May 1 came after years of criticism over abuse, extortion, and…
IGP names Benjamin Hundeyin as new Force Public Relations Officer
A seasoned police communicator, CSP Hundeyin previously served as Police Public Relations Officer at Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos,…
Arase’s impact will be felt for generations – Egbetokun
Dr. Arase joined the Nigeria Police Force on December 1, 1981, and rose through the ranks with honor, eventually serving…
Ex-IGP Okiro denies plans to usurp Egbetokun’s powers
“The publication will not intimidate or stampede the forum into abandoning its commitment to the welfare of these officers; rather,…
IGP storms Benue after mass killings, declares total war on terrorists
He assured the governor and people of Benue of the Nigeria Police Force’s unwavering commitment to bringing the perpetrators to…
IGP orders probe after 14-Year-Old Boy gunned down by Police in Oyo
He assured Nigerians that the investigation would be transparent and thorough, with findings made public to guarantee justice for the…
Security overhaul: IGP deploys 38 CPs in major nationwide shake-up
According to the IGP, this deployment is a calculated step to combat the nation's escalating security threats and enhance police…
MURIC opposes tenure elongation for Egbetokun
The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC)says the tenure elongation for the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, is capable…
Police go after cop killers in Borno
“The IGP expresses deep condolences to the families of the deceased officers, affirming that their sacrifice in the line of…
Speed Darlington drags IGP Egbetokun to court, demands N300m
Speed Darlington, a detained Nigerian singer, has taken the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to court for alleged unlawful detention.
Court releases woman who cursed Seyi Tinubu, IGP on N10m bail
Justice Emeka Nwite, in a ruling on Thomas’ bail application, said there was no concrete evidence placed before the court…
Stampedes: Police warn against disorganised distribution of palliatives
Adejobi said, “In light of these developments, the IGP has called on government officials, community leaders, and non-governmental organizations to…
Police officers cry out over delayed promotion
The officers said they needed to be promoted to the rank of Deputy Superintendent of Police to boost their morale…
IGP Egbetokun unveils quick response app for schools
“When a subscriber of the app is in danger, they can send a rescue message, triggering an alert at the…
Police officers directed to wear black bands for Lagbaja
Lagbaja who had been sick, died in Lagos on Tuesday and he is still being mourned by Nigerians.
Enough is Enough! Stop attacking police, IGP warns
He also warned citizens to stop dispensing jungle justice to alleged criminals
CSER issues ultimatum to IGP: Arrest Yahaya Bello or face legal action
Despite a bench warrant issued for his arrest by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), the former governor has…
Police set record straight, says IGP Egbetokun’s four-year term is constitutional
Adejobi debunked rumours of Egbetokun lobbying for a tenure extension, stressing that the IGP’s appointment letter already guaranteed a full…
Why we raided NLC headquarters in Abuja – IGP
Egbetokun said it was the responsibility of the police to manage protest and not against it, adding that with the…
Planned protest targeted at unleashing mayhem – IGP
He said the mayhem was targeted on the polity, innocent citizens, markets, stores, private and public properties, as well as…
Protesters to IGP: Give us contact details of senior police officers to protect us
As a response to the IGP's message, Adegboruwa in another letter, appreciated the police boss for "complying with extant legislations…
Protect protesters, IGP orders senior police officers
“I am also to inform you that the Inspector General of Police wishes to have a meeting with you at…
IGP, police accused of attacking women, children at health Centre in Rivers
Ihunwo, in a six-minute viral video wondered why the police could be used to attack pregnant women and children whose…
Rumour of alleged move to extend IGP’s tenure worries police
“To understand the true motivations behind this initiative, one need only look at the Inspector-General’s of Police steadfast commitment to…
International Press Institute demands immediate release of detained journalist Daniel Ojukwu
Although no official reason has been given for Ojukwu's arrest, IPI Nigeria in a statement jointly signed by its President,…
Why Nigeria is not ready for state police – IGP Egbetokun
He also called for an increase in the budgetary allocation to the police while asking for a yearly recruitment of…