As the November 8 Anambra governorship election draws near, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has sent a strong message to political thugs—stay away from trouble or face the full weight of the law. Speaking in Abuja on Tuesday during the dissemination of the Cleen Foundation’s 2025 Anambra...
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By JOHN ONAH, Abuja– As 16 political parties and their candidates Monday signed the peace accord for the Anambra governorship polls, the Nigeria Police Force has warned against any attempt by the Indigenous People of Biafra (IPOB) or its militant arm, the Eastern Security Network (ESN) or any other...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has decorated newly promoted senior police officers with their new ranks amidst an atmosphere of celebration and pride at the Goodluck Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The decoration ceremony held on Tuesday, which reiterates the IGP’s commitment to...
Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has dismissed claims of a promotion scandal within the Nigeria Police Force, insisting that the institution operates a transparent and merit-driven system that recognizes diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the decoration of newly promoted officers, Egbetokun...
Osun State Governor, Ademola Adeleke has commended the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun on the steps taken so far on the recent killings in Akinlalu, even as he advocates observance of the rule of law in the investigation process. In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Mallam Olawale...
As part of efforts to strengthen national security and bridge manpower gaps in policing, the Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has announced President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s approval for the recruitment of 30,000 additional police constables nationwide. Egbetokun, who was represented by the Commissioner of Police, Plateau State...
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has paid tribute to the late Dr. Solomon Arase, describing him as one of the most exemplary officers in the history of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Speaking on Saturday at a solemn Guard of Honour Parade held at the NPF Hangar, Nnamdi...
Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, alongside several former I-Gs, gathered in Abuja on Wednesday to honour the late Solomon Arase, celebrating the enduring legacy of the former Police chief. Speaking at a Day of Tribute event held in his honour, Egbetokun described Arase as an extraordinary officer whose...
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, Ph.D., has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). The outgoing Force spokesman, DCO Olumuyiwa Adejobi, disclosed this in a statement issued on Thursday in Abuja. CSP Hundeyin holds a BA (Hons) in...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – In a strategic move to enhance security, Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the establishment of two new Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to divisions in Benue State. The announcement, made by Police Public Relations...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has petitioned the Attorney-General of the Federation and the Inspector-General of Police to investigate and prosecute musician King Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as KWAM1 or K1 De Ultimate, over an incident involving ValueJet. The incident occurred on Tuesday during...
By JOY ADARA, Abuja- Women’s advocacy group, HerRights Watch, has condemned what it described as “a calculated, misogynistic and false campaign” by SaharaReporters Publisher, Omoyele Sowore, to demonise women in the Nigeria Police Force, especially those serving in the office of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The group...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – Former Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mike Okiro, has firmly dismissed allegations of attempting to undermine the authority of the current I-G, Kayode Egbetokun. In a statement issued by his Special Assistant on Media and Publicity, Supreme Ibitomi, on Saturday in Abuja, Okiro addressed misleading...
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has met with retired police officers who are protesting against the Contributory Pension Scheme (CPS) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The meeting aims to address the welfare concerns of retired officers. The retired officers had protested at the National Assembly and the Force...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- Retired police officers in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) and Taraba State staged peaceful demonstrations on Monday to protest the inadequate welfare conditions affecting both serving and retired members of the Nigeria Police Force. In Abuja, the protest was supported by Omoyele Sowore, Convener of...
A High Court of the Federal Capital Territory has ordered the Inspector-General of Police to do everything within his power to produce five retired senior police officers for arraignment over allegations of age falsification and forgery. The court was disappointed that the accused persons were absent despite being served...
Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) has given the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) the go-ahead to prosecute Senator Andy Uba and his co-defendant, Benjamin Etu, over allegations of N400 million fraud. The case was adjourned to September 24 for the defendants to take their plea. According to the prosecution, Uba,...
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By EZEKIEL OBi, Abuja- In a powerful stand against injustice, the Coalition of Civil Society Organisations in Nigeria (COCSON) and the Bloggers and Vloggers, Content Creators Association in Nigeria (BAVCCA) have united to condemn the unlawful harassment of innocent tenants, as highlighted in a viral video circulating on July...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 28 individuals suspected to be behind the Yelwata killings in Benue State. IGP Egbetokun said the police are on the heels of other suspects who participated in the attack that left...