The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has appealed to an Ikeja Special Offences Court not to release Rukayya Dantata’s International Passport. Egbetokun told the court that his plea became necessary to prevent Dantata, who is facing trial for alleged N350 million theft, from fleeing the country to...
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By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an immediate clampdown on the perpetrators of Thursday’s explosion attack on Nganzai Divisional Police Headquarters in Borno. The Force Public Relations Officerz, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Monday, fixed Jan. 13 to hear a N300 million fundamental rights enforcement suit filed by the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington. He filed the lawsuit against the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. Justice Musa Liman fixed the...
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, has said the force will deal decisively with anyone who assaults or kills a police personnel. Egbetokun made the vow on Friday in Enugu while addressing officers and men of the Police Command in the state during his two-day working visit to...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja – In a bid to promote transparency and accountability within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police has urged members of the public to report any misconduct by police officers to their superiors. A statement issued on Saturday by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa...
A Federal High Court in Abuja, on Monday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to release the detained Singer, Darlington Achakpo, popularly known as Speed Darlington, within 48 hours. Justice Musa Liman made the order in a ruling on an ex-parte motion moved by Achakpo’s counsel, David...
There was a mild drama at a Federal High Court in Abuja as a suspect begged to retake his plea after pleading guilty to the two-count charge read to him. The suspect, Adun Adewale, also known as “Coachbanter,” was arraigned before Justice Emeka Nwite on alleged cybercrime offence against...
The Inspector-General (IG) of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday paid an unscheduled visit to Ilorin in view of the death of a man reportedly tortured to death by the police. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that 35-year-old Jimoh Abdulquadri was said to have been tortured to death...
By EMMANUEL KUJE, Abuja- The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has raised serious concerns about the unorganized distribution of palliatives and relief items in the country during this festive period. The IGP, who stated this in a statement issued on Saturday by the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa...
Mrs Excel Ihekweme, wife of the former Commissioner for Foreign and International Affairs in Imo, Dr Fabian Ihekweme, has petitioned President Bola Tinubu, over allegations bordering on unlawful arrest and detention of her husband. Excel, in two letters dated Dec 13 and written on her behalf by a rights...
The Nembe Division of Bayelsa High Court, on Wednesday ordered the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun to appear before it within 42 days, in connection with N649 million accommodation debt suit. The court presided over by Justice T. Y. Abasi demanded the appearance of the IGP following the...
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Tuesday that the force had developed special training programmes focusing on policing ethics, professional conduct and re-orientation courses. “These programmes are mandatory for all officers from the recruit constables to the superintendent starting January 2025,” Egbetokun said in...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the allegations of police culpability during the Aug. 1 #EndBadGovernance protests. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja. Adejobi said the move...
A Federal High Court in Abuja on Thursday, ordered the Inspector-General (I-G) of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, to produce two foreign nationals; Etienne Rocher and Pawan Kapur, alongside others, before it for arraignment. Justice Joyce Abdulmalik gave the order following the absence of the defendants in court to take...
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri – The Nigeria Police Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit has again successfully recovered unexploded military ordnances in Maiduguri on 22nd November 2024, following reports from vigilant residents. A statement issued on Saturday by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said the Explosive Ordnance Disposal –...
By EZEKIEL OBI, Abuja- The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has banned the Western Nigeria Security Network codenamed Amotekun and Vigilante Corps from participating in the November 16 governorship election in Ondo State. IGP Egbetokun have the directive in a statement on Sunday by the Force spokesman, Muyiwa...
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of adequate personnel and resources for the Nov. 16 governorship election in Ondo State. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement on Sunday in Abuja. He said the deployment would involve officers...
By JOHN ONAH, Abuja – Eighteen Nigerian political parties on Friday signed a Peace Accord in Ondo State, pledging to promote a peaceful gubernatorial election and accept the results of the upcoming polls, provided they are deemed free and fair. This significant development aims to ensure a violence-free electoral...
The Rivers State Police Command has unsealed all 23 Local Government Area Secretariats in the state following the election and swearing-in of new chairmen. This was confirmed in a statement by the Command’s spokesperson, Grace Iringe-Koko earlier on Monday morning. She said the newly deployed Commissioner of Police, CP...
By TYAV SAM TYAV, Makurdi – The Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has presented cheques worth N45,887,000 to 43 beneficiaries of the police welfare scheme. Represented by the Benue State Police Commissioner, Steve Yabanet the IGP informed that, the money was given to families of deceased...