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As Nigerians congratulate IGP Kayode Egbetokun on his confirmation as substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP) a few days ago by the Police Council,  a security practitioner and Managing Director/Chief Executive Officer of Badinson Security Limited, Mr. Matthew Ibadin has applauded the IGP's ingenuity even as he reminded him of the tasks ahead. Ibadin who congratulated the IGP also commended him for what he called the "robustness" of the recent three-day police conference and retreat held in Owerri, the Imo State capital. The conference attracted Deputy Inspectors General of Police,...

... EQUIPMENT TO ENHANCE FIGHT AGAINST CRIMES - GERMAN AMBASSADOR By Okosun Dennis The capability of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to combat crimes in society has been enhanced as the Federal Republic of Germany and other donor agencies have donated 2,000 Mobile Barracks, toilet facilities, and kitchens to the Nigeria police. The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who received the various facilities at the Police College, Ikeja on Friday, 16th September 2023, commended the German government and other donor partners - the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)...

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Commandant of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Olusola Odumosu has assured the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of maintaining a harmonious working relationship with his counterparts in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to provide adequate security for residents of the FCT and its environs. Odumosu gave this reassurance on Thursday, during a courtesy visit to the IGP at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. He acknowledged that although police officers and civil defenders have an existing relationship, it is...

The Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun on Thursday, September 7th, 2023, at the IGP Smart Conference Hall, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja, was joined by members of the Force Management Team, to decorate four newly promoted Deputy Inspector Generals (DIGs). They were promoted following the retirement of the DIGs representing their respective geo-political zones. The decorated officers are DIG Usman D. Nagogo, DIG Daniel Sokari-Pedro, DIG Ibrahim Sani Kaoje, and DIG Ede Ayuba Ekpeji. The occasion was graced by the esteemed presence of several dignitaries, including...

The Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam has reiterated the need for the police ecosystem to collectively address the issue of response time to distress calls by Nigerians to enable citizens to enjoy the safer environment in the country. Gaidam made the disclosure via a statement signed by Bolaji O. Kazeem, and made available to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP). The statement, NAOSNP learnt was made by Gaidam during the official briefing by the Ag. Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun for the Honourable...

…SAYS DECISION IS TO UPHOLD DISCIPLINE, DISCOURAGE STATUS REVERSAL The Police Service Commission (PSC) has compulsorily retired four Deputy Inspectors General of Police (DIGs) and they are Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Ambakina Jitiboh, Hafiz Mohammed Inuwa, and Adeleke Adeyinka Bode. Head, Press and Public Relations of the Commission, Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement on Monday, said, the retirement is an exercise of the Commission’s statutory powers, pursuant to the Third Schedule, Part 1 M, para A&B of the 1999 Constitution, reinforced with Section 6 of the Commissions (Establishment) Act 2001, para...

"...CULTISM, ILLEGAL FIREARMS THREATENS INTERNAL SECURITY" - CP OWOHUNWA L-R: Commissioner of Police, Lagos State, CP Idowu Owohunwa, DIG Abiodun Sylvester Alabi (FCID), Convener, Women Arise for Change Initiative, Dr. Joe Okei-Odumakin, Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, and former President, Nigerian Bar Association, Mr Olumide Akpata (SAN) after the inauguration of CRU at the Lagos State Police Command, Ikeja on Wednesday By Okosun Dennis The much anticipated Complaints Response Unit (CRU) of the Lagos State Police Command, was inaugurated by the Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode...