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The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, says intelligence at the disposal of the Force has revealed that foreign mercenaries are involved in the proposed nationwide protest.   Addressing journalists in Abuja on Friday, July 26, Egbetokun urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest …

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has said the Nigeria Police would respond to some Nigerians’ planned protest on Aug. 1 “in a most professional manner.”   While speaking at a meeting with Strategic Police Managers in Abuja on Tuesday, July 23, the police boss said the meeting with …

Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has announced a significant decline in the country’s crime rate.   Speaking to State House reporters after a meeting with President Bola Tinubu, alongside Chief of Defence Staff General Christopher Musa, the IGP highlighted the president’s directive for continued collaboration among security agencies to minimize …

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has warned policemen in the country against soliciting for undeserved promotion.   Giving the warning while decorating newly promoted top officers of the Police Force held in Abuja on Friday, June 14, the police chief said some policemen go through highly placed personalities to …

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding thenalleged murder of Andrew Ochekwo, the prime suspect in the disappearance of two friends, Celine and Afiba, A statement released by the police Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, on Monday June 10, saythat …

In furtherance of the vision to ensure gender inclusivity and equality in all aspects of appointments and operations within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has made an historic appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Yetunde O. Longe as the first female …

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered investigations into the circumstances surrounding the alleged assault on the person of the President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Comrade Joe Ajaero.   Revealing this to journalists, the Force spokesman, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said, IGP directed the DIG to …

Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed medical personnel across the country to treat gunshot victims without a police report.    Egbetokun said the directive became necessary based on the Compulsory Treatment and Care for Victims of Gunshot Act, 2017.    In the Police internal memo dated …

The Abia government has asked for a thorough investigation into allegations that Otti is bankrolling IPOB and Labour Party in the state to instigate terror. The Abia State Government has called on President Bola Tinubu to, without delay, carry out a thorough investigation into allegations against Governor Alex Otti by …

The Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Thursday September 28, 2023, visited the National Trauma Centre, National Hospital, to personally assess the condition of a Police Inspector, Omeje Matthew, who was brutally attacked and macheted by armed hoodlums at his residence in Kabusa, Abuja.     …