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The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr. Olukayode Egbetokun, has mandated all organizations employing Supernumerary Police (SPY) officers to strictly comply with the newly introduced standardised uniforms for these personnel. The directive was issued on Tuesday in Abuja during the official launch of the new SPY uniforms. Representing the IGP at the event, Mr. Bala Ciroma, […]
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a three-year extension of the tenure of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, despite his impending retirement at the age of 60, which he is set to reach on September 4, 2024. Sources from the Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF) disclosed this development. […]
In response to growing economic hardship and insecurity, a nationwide protest is being planned by some Nigerians. Human rights lawyer Inibehe Effiong has written to Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, urging protection for the protesters. In his letter on Friday, Mr. Effiong emphasized that peaceful protests are lawful in Nigeria and should be safeguarded by […]
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has labelled the proposed nationwide protest as ill-advised and urged citizens to abandon the plan. His remarks follow social media campaigns calling for protests on August 1 in response to the country’s economic hardships. Speaking at a meeting with police commissioners in Abuja on Tuesday, Egbetokun highlighted the […]
By Idris Khalid Northern Youth Association of Nigeria has said that it is solidly behind the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun for rejecting what he described as faulty processes of constable recruitment into the Nigeria Police. The association explained that itself was even aware of the alleged irregularities and corruption perpetuated by the […]
The Joint Union Congress of the Police Service Commission has called on President Bola Tinubu to dismiss Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, alleging his interference in the recent recruitment of police constables. The union made this announcement during a press briefing on Wednesday in Abuja. They also claimed that some top officers within the […]
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the immediate suspension of special promotions within the police force, citing concerns about the impact on officers’ morale and job performance. Expressing his frustration with the extent to which some officers lobby for these promotions, Egbetokun stated that any officer recommended for special promotions from higher […]
The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has issued a directive to medical personnel nationwide, instructing them to provide treatment to gunshot victims without requiring a Police report. Egbetokun made this significant announcement while emphasizing the importance of health workers educating the Nigerian population about this policy. This directive from the IGP is […]
The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has made it clear that he does not anticipate any financial returns from police officers and has urged them to remain diligent in fulfilling their constitutional responsibilities. During a recent working visit to the Oyo Police Command in Ibadan, the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 11, […]
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, emphasized in Ibadan that complaints against police officers should not be directed to social media. During a stakeholders’ meeting at the Oyo Police Command headquarters, Mr. Egbetokun urged those present to utilize proper channels, as he highlighted that “There are numerous falsehoods circulating on social media.” Attending the […]