SAFE SCHOOLS PROGRAMME: IGP UNVEILS STATE-OF-THE-ART EQUIPMENT
As part of the mandate of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to ensure the security of lives and property in...
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EFCC BOSS VISITS IGP
..."YOU ARE DOING WELL", EGBETOKUN TELLS OLUKOYEDE The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has commended the Executive Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Ola Olukoyede on his sterling efforts in fighting economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption since he assumed office, pointing out that he is doing well on his job. He gave the commendation in Abuja on Monday, January 15, 2024, at the Force Headquarters when Olukoyede paid him a courtesy visit. Egbetokun said, “I warmly welcome you and congratulate you...
IGP VISITS KWARA STATE, CHARGES OFFICERS ON PROFESSIONAL, PEOPLE-ORIENTED POLICING
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, undertook a significant visit to Kwara State on Friday, November 24, 2023, where he engaged in key activities aimed at strengthening the relationship between the police force and the local community, as well as reinforcing the importance of professionalism and people-friendly policing. According to the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, “The visit included a courtesy call on the revered Emir of Kwara at his palace. During this meeting, the IGP and the Emir discussed matters of mutual interest, focusing...
LATE CP ODITA, LAID TO REST IN IBUSA
Former Force Public Relations Officer, Nigerian Police, CP Frank Odita has been laid to rest in his hometown, Ibusa, Delta State. Frank, who was the Force Public Relations Officer between 1990 and 1992, and brought a lot of professional touches to public relations of the force, died in Lagos in June at the age of 84 years old. Bidding him farewell, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, on Friday noted that Odita made an indelible mark in the hearts of all who knew him and in the annals of...
IGP APPROVES POSTING OF PPROs
…AS KADUNA, BORNO, RAILWAY, FCID ANNEX GET NEW SPOKESPERSONS The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has granted approval for the posting of dedicated Police Public Relations Officers (PPROs) to some Commands and Formations within the Nigeria Police Force. These appointments are instrumental in enhancing communication, transparency, and community engagement in the affected duty areas. According to the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, in a statement, “The newly appointed PPROs include DSP Chukwukadibia O. Omojola to PPRO Railway Command; ASP Mansir Hassanto PPRO Kaduna State Command; ASP...
GERMAN GOVERNMENT, UNDP DONATE MOBILE BARRACKS TO NIGERIA 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)...
POLICE TO HUNT DOWN MURDERERS OF DPO IN RIVERS
...AS IGP CONDEMNS KILLING The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered immediate investigation, arrest, and prosecution of all the culprits that gruesomely murdered Ahoada Divisional Police Officer (DPO), Bako Angbashim in Rivers State. SP Bako Angbashim was murdered on Friday night, 8th September, 2023 about 8:30 pm while carrying out an operation. According to the Force Police Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Saturday in Abuja that the IGP said those who carried out the heinous and barbaric act should be...
NEW DIGS WEAR RANKS, TASK ON COMMUNITY-BASED POLICING
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...