CP urges discipline as over 1,000 police officers promoted in Kano
More than 1,000 police officers in Kano State have been promoted to higher ranks. The promotion ceremony took place on Monday and was led by the state Commissioner of Police, Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, who also decorated the officers. During the event, CP Bakori congratulated the officers and encouraged them to remain disciplined and committed to […]
Poor welfare: IGP meets protesting retired police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, recently met with a group of retired police officers who took to the streets of Abuja to protest poor welfare conditions after retirement. The meeting between the police boss and the retired officers happened at the Peacekeeping Hall inside the Force Headquarters in Abuja, according to a report by […]
Benue k!llings: How come no arrest has been made? – President Tinubu queries IGP
During his visit to Benue on June 18, Tinubu asked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, why no arrests have been made over the recent deadly attacks in the state. He also gave a direct order to Nigeria’s Service Chiefs and security leaders to go after those who caused the violence. The President made […]
Sanwo-Olu, Egbetokun Perform Groundbreaking For New Police Quarters At Ijeh
In a historic move to improve the welfare of police officers in Lagos State, Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu and the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, have initiated the construction of 2,200 modern housing units at the Ijeh Police Barracks in Ikoyi. This development signifies a strong commitment to addressing long-standing challenges in police welfare and enhancing […]
IGP Directs Police to Wear Black Bands for 7 Days in Honor of Lagbaja’s death
The Nigeria Police Force has been directed by the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to wear black bands for seven days to honor the late Chief of Army Staff, Lt. Gen. Taoreed Lagbaja, who passed away after a brief illness. This directive aims to show respect for Lagbaja’s bravery, commitment, and efforts in fighting […]
IGP Condemns Police Extortion and Misuse of Power in Nigeria
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has spoken out strongly against the rising cases of extortion, harassment, and abuse of power by some officers of the Nigeria Police Force. These concerns were raised during a conference in Abuja, where IGP Egbetokun met with senior police officials, including Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of […]
Lawyer Sues Tinubu, Police Council, and Others Over Alleged Unlawful Extension of IGP’s Tenure
An Abuja-based lawyer and human rights activist, Maxwell Opara, has filed a lawsuit against President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and the Nigeria Police Council over what he claims is an unlawful extension of the current Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s term. The lawsuit, submitted to the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenges the […]