49 h. ago Northern Youths Seek Government Clampdown On Politicians Backing Banditry

The Arewa Youth Movement (AYM) has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP), urging him to take decisive action against politicians allegedly connected to banditry and violent crimes in Northern Nigeria. In a press briefing held in Abuja, AYM spokesperson, Comrade Yahaya Muhammed Garba, called for a thorough investigation into the activities of certain political […] The post Northern Youths Seek Government Clampdown On Politicians Backing Banditry appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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6 d. ago PSC visits Arase’s family, says Nigeria has lost a great patriot

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Police Service Commission(PSC), has described the passing of its immediate past Chairman, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, and retired Inspector General of Police(IGP), as tragic, and a great loss not only to the Commission but the nation. PSC Head, Press and Public Relations Ikechukwu Ani, in a statement said Dr. Arase […] The post PSC visits Arase’s family, says Nigeria has lost a great patriot appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago ‘His Reforms Brought Lasting Changes To Police Force’, Tinubu Mourns Ex

President Bola Tinubu has condoled with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) over Solomon Ehigiator Arase (CFR), the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP), who died on Sunday at 69. In a statement by his spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, President Tinubu commiserated with the family, friends and associates of the highly resourceful officer, saying Arase’s reforms as […]

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7 d. ago ‘Arase One Of Most Resourceful Retired IGPs’, Makinde Mourns

Oyo State governor, Seyi Makinde, has expressed condolences to the family of late retired Inspector-General of Police, Dr Solomon Arase, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, as well as the government and people of Edo State over his death. Makinde, in a statement on Sunday, described Arase’s death as a massive loss to Nigeria, noting that until his […]

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8 d. ago Police mourns passing of former IGP, Solomon Arase as Egbetokun visits family

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has expressed sadness over the death of a former Inspector General of Police(IGP), Solomon Arase. Arase who was the 18th indigenous Inspector-General of Police and immediate Past Chairman of the Police Service Commission, died in the early hours of Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Cedarcrest Hospital, Abuja […] The post Police mourns passing of former IGP, Solomon Arase as Egbetokun visits family appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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8 d. ago IGP calls for global collaboration to tackle cattle rustling

Kayode Egbetokun, Inspector-General of Police (IGP), has urged international partners to intensify cooperation in tackling the rising menace of cattle read more IGP calls for global collaboration to tackle cattle rustling

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1 week ago Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe

Tribune Online Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe CP Bello Yahaya, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, has led the distribution of customized police kits across Area Commands, Divisions, and Formations during the CP’s Monthly Conference held on 28th August 2025 at the State Police Headquarters, Gombe. Personnel welfare: IGP directs distribution of customized Police kits in Gombe Tribune Online

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1 week ago IGP Speaks On ‘Cattle Theft’ As Terrorism Financing At INTERPOL Conference

The inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, will speak on the impact of ‘Cattle Theft in West Africa’ at the ongoing 27th INTERPOL African regional conference in South Africa. The conference, which began on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, will provide a platform to strengthen international cooperation against transnational crime and enhance global law enforcement collaboration. […]

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1 week ago Court Orders Banks To Produce Activist Sowore’s Account Transactions

Justice Emeka Nwite of a Federal High Court in Abuja has ordered six commercial banks to provide the inspector-general of police (IGP) with information pertaining to the bank accounts connected to activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore. The court gave the order on Tuesday following an ex-parte application moved by Wisdom Madaki, counsel […]

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1 week ago Court orders six banks to furnish IGP with account details linked to Sowore

Tribune Online Court orders six banks to furnish IGP with account details linked to Sowore The Federal High Court in Abuja on Tuesday, ordered six banks to furnish the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with details of Court orders six banks to furnish IGP with account details linked to Sowore Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Intelligence gathering bedrock of effective policing — IGP Egbetokun

Tribune Online Intelligence gathering bedrock of effective policing — IGP Egbetokun The statement assured that the partnership would not only strengthen the Force’s operational capabilities but also deepen community trust and synergy with critical stakeholders in the security sector. Intelligence gathering bedrock of effective policing — IGP Egbetokun Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Court Stops Police From Arresting OAP Nedu Wazobia Over Alleged Breach Of Contract

Justice Dehinde Dipeolu of the Federal High Court in Lagos has restrained the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) from arresting, detaining, or interrogating popular on-air personality, Chinedu Ani, popularly known as Nedu Wazobia, over an allegation of breach of contract. Justice Dipeolu granted the interim order after listening to an ex-parte application filed by Nedu Wazobia […]

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2 w. ago IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue

From Scholastica Hir, Makurdi The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five Police Stations to Divisions in Benue State. Commissioner of Police in the state, Friday Enemari, who disclosed this in a statement by the state police spokesperson, DSP Udeme Edet, said the structural […] The post IGP approves 2 area commands, upgrades 5 police stations to divisions in Benue appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Mobilises Policemen From Abuja, Kaduna For Zamfara Assembly Supplementary Poll

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Mohammed Gummel, and the Commissioner of Police in Kaduna State, CP Rabiu Muhammad, to Zamfara State, to monitor the supplementary election for Kaura-Namoda South State Constituency. Addressing police officers and other security agencies ahead of the exercise scheduled for August 21, […]

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2 w. ago IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate This historic elevation emphasises the Force’s renewed focus on healthcare delivery as a critical component of police welfare ... IGP Egbetokun upgrades Police medical section to full directorate Tribune Online

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2 w. ago Insecurity: IGP approves two area commands, upgrades five Police stations in Benue

Tribune Online Insecurity: IGP approves two area commands, upgrades five Police stations in Benue The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the creation of two Area Commands and the upgrade of five police stations to Divisions in Benue State to combat insecurity. Insecurity: IGP approves two area commands, upgrades five Police stations in Benue Tribune Online

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2 w. ago IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Minister of Housing and Urban Development, Arc. Ahmed Musa Dangiwa, has proposed a strategic partnership with the Nigeria Police Force for the establishment of a National Task Force. The task force, to be drawn from relevant ministries and agencies in collaboration with the Police, is aimed at safeguarding federal assets […] The post IGP partners ministry for affordable housing for police personnel appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel The IGP assured the minister that the police would give full support to the housing scheme and the proposed task force... IGP Egbetokun partners Housing Ministry on affordable homes for Police personnel Tribune Online

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3 w. ago IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership

By Christopher Oji The ownership tussle over Abuja’s River Park Estate has taken a new twist, following a letter by the head of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit, Commissioner of Police, Akin Fakorede, directing key Federal Capital Territory (FCT) agencies to deal exclusively with Paulo Homes Nigeria Limited in all matters concerning […] The post IGP’s monitoring unit chief sparks fresh row over estate ownership appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago OOPL Demands Apology, N3.5bn Over Invasion Of Premises By EFCC Operatives

The management of the Olusegun Obasanjo Presidential Library (OOPL) on Wednesday, issued a 7-day ultimatum to the Chairman of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Ola Olukoyede, as well as the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to tender separate public apologies over alleged illegal invasion of its premises. OOPL, which was invaded […]

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