Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed reports of any promotion scandal in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), declaring that every promotion exercise conducted under his administration, including the recent accelerated promotion for some officers, followed due process, was transparent, merit-based, and in strict conformity with established standards.

IGP Egbetokun made this clarification in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 19 newly promoted senior officers, including the Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Mohammed Dan-Kwara; Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Nkechi Eze; and Force Medical Director, and Commissioner of Police, Nandel Gonwalk.

Speaking at the event, Egbetokun said recent attempts by “mischief-makers” to discredit the promotion process were unfounded and aimed at tarnishing the image of the Force.

Egbetokun emphasised that the Force would not be distracted by falsehoods or propaganda. Every promotion exercise under this administration has followed due process — transparent, merit-based, and in strict conformity with established standards,” he said.

The IGP congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as a testament to excellence, integrity, and dedication to service.
Egbetokun urged the officers to see their promotion as a call to greater responsibility, leadership, and accountability.