Egbetokun
18 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has again approved the distribution of new kits and uniforms to NPF
18 Jan
Citizens' Gavel Foundation for Social Justice (GAVEL) and Asabe Waziri Justice Advocacy Initiative (AWJAI) have petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun demanding transparency over the investigation into the alleged killings of three persons by one Inspector Wilson Collins in Abuja. The incident, which occurred on August 26, 2024, involved Collins allegedly shooting and…
15 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has established the Police Anti-Money Laundering Units of the Nigeria Police Force. This was as he appointed a renowned financial expert, CP Hyacinth Azuka Edozie, with officers of the rank of Chief Superintendents of Police (CSPs) to lead the units in all State Criminal Investigation Departments (SCIDs) across…
14 Jan
Lawyers under the auspices of Deji Adeyanju and Partners have urged the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun
10 Jan
The Nigeria Police Force has announced February 1, 2025, as the commencement date for enforcing mandatory third-party insurance for vehicle owners. This was disclosed following a meeting between the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, and the Commissioner for Insurance, Olusegun Ayo Omosehin. During the meeting at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, Omosehin, accompanied…
10 Jan
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 escape justice. The News Agency of…
5 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the Lagos State Police Command to investigate allegations of extortion by officers who reportedly demanded and collected ₦150,000 from a student of Ekiti State University (EKSU) for having cryptocurrency apps on his phone. The directive follows the IGP's earlier order prohibiting arbitrary arrests, harassment of youths,…
3 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has commended Gov. Peter Mbah in his efforts to ensure adequate security of lives and property in the state. Egbetokun made the commendation on Friday during a courtesy visit to the governor ahead of President Bola Tinubu’s one-day state visit to the state. The IGP also commended the…
3 Jan
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr Kayode Egbetokun, said on Friday that any assault on any police personnel was criminal, stressing that it would no longer be tolerated going forward. Egbetokun stated this in Enugu while addressing officers and men of Enugu State Police Command during his two-day working visit to the command. "We…
30 Dec
The Nigeria Police High Command has warned Nigerians, particularly land speculators, to desist from dragging the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, into civil matters. The High Command stated that it frowns upon such actions and would consider taking legal steps against individuals involved. The Police Headquarters, through its spokesperson, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, expressed the…
28 Dec
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has condemned the persistent unprofessional conduct of a few of its officers which undermines the standards and reputation of the force. In a statement, Force Spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, lamented that despite repeated warnings and disciplinary actions taken against those who have been exposed, some officers are still engaging in…
4 Dec
The police have suspended Inspector Ekende Edwin, Inspector Esther Okafor, and Sergeant Talabi Kayode, who stole the sum of ₦43,160,000 from Andrew Ejah, a cargo worker in August 2023. This information was disclosed in a press statement signed by Muyiwa Adejobi, the Force PRO, on Wednesday morning. "These officers have been suspended, being found culpable…
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