IGP Disu orders posting of senior Police officers nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has approved the redeployment of senior officers across the country. The move is aimed at strengthening security operations and improving efficiency within the police force. According to authorities, the postings will affect key leadership positions in various commands nationwide. The reshuffle is also expected to enhance coordination and address […]
Withdraw military officers protecting Tinubu’s son – TV anchor, dares IGP
A Nigerian television anchor has publicly called on the Inspector-General of Police to withdraw military officers allegedly assigned to protect President Bola Tinubu’s son. The media personality questioned why such heavy security is being provided to a private citizen. According to the anchor, security agencies should focus more on protecting ordinary Nigerians who face daily […]
2Face’s family petitions IGP, accuses Natasha of assault, financial misappropriation, bigamy
The family of Nigerian music icon 2Face Idibia has reportedly filed a petition before the Inspector General of Police (IGP). In the petition, they accused a woman identified as Natasha of physically assaulting a member of the Idibia family. They also alleged that she mismanaged funds meant for important family matters, raising concerns about her […]
Governor Adeleke meets British diplomats, accuses IGP of colluding with APC
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke, has accused Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of working with the All Progressives Congress (APC) to enforce a non-existent court order. The alleged order aimed to reinstate local government chairpersons and councillors who were removed by a Federal High Court ruling in November 2022. Governor Adeleke made […]
IGP Kayode Egbetokun requests ‘closed-door’ probe on missing firearms
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has asked the Nigerian Senate to investigate the missing firearms behind closed doors. This request came after the Senate questioned the police over 3,907 missing firearms, as revealed in a 2019 audit report. The letter was read by Senate President Godswill Akpabio during the Senate session on Thursday, […]
IGP warns officers against involvement in land matters, incessant transfer of cases
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has issued a strong warning to police officers. He is concerned about two main issues: the improper transfer of case files and the involvement in land disputes that are not under police jurisdiction. The IGP called the frequent transfer of ongoing cases “unwarranted and unethical.” He explained […]
Retire And Allow Others Rise, You Are An Illegal IGP – Sowore To Egbetokun
Omoyele Sowore, a well-known Nigerian human rights activist, has once again criticized the current Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, calling him an “illegal IGP.” In a tweet on Thursday, Sowore highlighted that Egbetokun has already served for 35 years and is now over the age of 60, both of which are the legal […]
Illegal IGP: Sowore pleads not guilty to cybercrime charges
Omoyele Sowore, a well-known Nigerian activist and politician, has pleaded not guilty to the cybercrime charges filed against him by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. The charges were brought after Sowore referred to Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP” in a post on his verified X (formerly Twitter) account. The case took place […]
Senator Storms Out Of Committee Room As IGP Egbetokun Presents 2025 Budget (Video)
Tension rose in the Nigerian Senate on Thursday, January 16, during the 2025 budget defense for the Nigeria Police Force. The presentation quickly turned chaotic when two lawmakers pointed out that the figures presented by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) did not match the documents they had received earlier. The committee chairman tried to […]
Nigerian Police Begin Enforcement Of Insurance For Vehicle Owners In February, Warn Violators
In February 2025, the Nigerian Police will begin strictly enforcing the law that requires all vehicle owners to have third-party insurance before driving on public roads. This is in line with the Insurance Act (Section 68) and the 1945 Motor Vehicle (Third Party Insurance) Act (Section 312). Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, made this […]