18 h. ago IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit It explained that IGP Egbetokun is attending in his dual capacity as Nigeria’s Chief of Police and the current Chairperson of the West African Police Chiefs Committee (WAPCCO). IGP Egbetokun in Algiers for 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Summit Tribune Online

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55 h. ago No Plan To Replace Ailing Deputy Gov With Lawson – Taraba Govt

The Taraba State government has said the deployment of Dr Lawson Emmanuel to the ailing deputy governor’s office is neither a replacement nor a usurpation of the deputy governor’s mandate but a stop-gap measure to ensure that the office continues to function effectively in the interest of governance and service delivery to the people of […]

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5 d. ago Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties

From Juliana Taiwo-Obalonye, Abuja Nigeria has officially commenced the deployment of skilled professionals to Saint Lucia following the signing of a Technical Manpower Assistance (TMA) agreement between the two countries. According to a statement issued by Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the agreement, signed on Wednesday in Castries by […] The post Nigeria launches skilled manpower deployment to Saint Lucia, signs key agreement to boost Caribbean ties appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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7 d. ago IGP seeks community collaboration as police launch schools protection squad

By Christopher Oji The  Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun has called on authorities of educational institutions and community leaders to collaborate with the police and other security agencies to ensure that schools in the country are fortified against any potential threats. Egbetokun made this appeal at the formal launch of the Schools Protection […] The post IGP seeks community collaboration as police launch schools protection squad appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IGP Orders Investigation Into Pension Benefits Of Retired Policemen

Following a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police concerning the welfare and retirement benefits of police pensioners, in which the former officer revealed that he was paid N2 million as retired benefits after 35 years of service, the inspector-general of police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the pension […]

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1 week ago VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP 

Tribune Online VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Disclosing the arrest in a news conference in Abuja on Tuesday, IGP Egbetokun said the police operatives were able to successfully arrest those suspected criminals... VIDEO: How we arrested 26 suspects over Benue killings — IGP  Tribune Online

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1 week ago Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK

From Molly Kilete, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday announced the arrest of 53 suspects said to be masterminds of the recent attacks and killings in Benue and Plateau states that claimed several lives, with many others injured and displaced. The IGP said 26 were arrested for the attack in […] The post Police arrest 53 suspects over Benue, Plateau killings, recover 2 GPMG, 8 AK-47 rifles used for the attack appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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1 week ago IGP Confirms Arrest Of 53 Suspects Connected To Benue, Plateau Killings

The inspector-general of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has said that 26 suspects have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the recent massacre at Yelewata community of Guma local government area in Benue State. He said in the attack, 47 villagers were killed, two attackers were killed by the police and over 100 others were […]

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1 week ago “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has denied viral report claiming that security agencies are responsible for election rigging in the country. Speaking at the third National Democracy Stakeholders Summit in Abuja, on Monday, the IGP said that the police remained impartial actors during electoral exercises, with no role in determining or influencing vote counts. Represented […] The post “Police Impartial, Not Aiding Election Riggers” – IGP Egbetokun Assures Nigerians appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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2 w. ago IGP Okays Review Of Police Training Curriculum To Produce Competent Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a comprehensive review of the Nigeria Police Force training manual and curriculum to transform Nigeria’s policing architecture and produce professionally competent police officers. In his address at the event with the theme, ‘Supporting Police Accountability and Transformation Project,’ which was organised in Lagos in collaboration […]

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2 w. ago IGP Egbetokun bags Silent Heroes Award for lofty achievements in Police system

Tribune Online IGP Egbetokun bags Silent Heroes Award for lofty achievements in Police system "The Police Force, under Egbetokun's leadership, has emphasized institutional integrity, with notable officers being recognized and rewarded for their gallantry, professionalism, and integrity in service. The annual Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony is one such initiative that promotes merit and excellence within the force." IGP Egbetokun bags Silent Heroes Award for lofty achievements in Police system Tribune Online

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2 w. ago River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction

By Rita Ugo The Federal High Court, Abuja, has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, Federal  Capital Territory (FCT)Commissioner of Police,Ajao Saka Adewale, and the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede, and others from alleged continuous violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park […] The post River Park Estate: IGP, EFCC, Fakorede restrained from rights violation, obstruction appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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2 w. ago River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction

Tribune Online River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction A Federal High Court in Abuja has restrained the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun; the FCT Commissioner of Police, Ajao Saka Adewale; the Head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters, DCP Akin Fakorede; and others from alleged continued violation and obstruction in connection with the River Park Estate dispute. River Park estate: Court restrains IGP, EFCC, others from alleged rights violation, obstruction Tribune Online

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2 w. ago The second police commendation and award ceremony to deserving officers

Tribune Online The second police commendation and award ceremony to deserving officers WEDNESDAY June 4, 2025, witnessed the second anniversary of IGP Egbetokun’s Commendation and Award ceremony for officers who have distinguished themselves in their various fields of endeavour in the Nigeria Police service. Present at the occasion were the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu GCFR, ably represented by the senate […] The second police commendation and award ceremony to deserving officers Tribune Online

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2 w. ago N151m extortion: Family asks IGP to ensure justice in trial of officers

From Godwin Tsa, Abuja The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has been urged to ensure that justice is served in the orderly room trial of four police inspectors accused of extorting N151 million from the family of a foreign based Nigerian, Segun Okubajo. Already, the police have started an orderly room trial of […] The post N151m extortion: Family asks IGP to ensure justice in trial of officers appeared first on The Sun Nigeria.

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3 w. ago Akpabio’s Aide Petitions IGP Over Alleged Cyber Attacks By Rufai Oseni, Tunde Ednut

Special Adviser on Communications and Strategy to Senate President Godswill Akpabio, Kenny Okolugbo has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun over alleged cyber attacks and coordinated defamation campaign against him by television presenter, Rufai Oseni and two other popular social media influencers. In a petition dated June 16, 2025, Okolugbo alleged that […]

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3 w. ago Again, IGP Invites Gov Yusuf’s Spokesperson Over Alleged Ganduje’s Suspension

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Police Monitoring Unit to produce Kano State Governor Abba Yusuf’s spokesperson, Sanusi Bature, at the force headquarters in Abuja, over alleged criminal defamation concerning Ganduje’s purported suspension. In 2024, the All Progressives Congress (APC) exco of Ganduje ward suspended the party’s national chairman over […]

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3 w. ago IG Condemns Benue Killings, Says Attacks Threat To National Sovereignty

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has condemned the attack on Yelwata community of Benue State where over 200 people were killed as mindless, describing the act as terror not just on Benue, but a threat to tbe sovereignty and integrity of the entire nation. IGP Egbetokun who made this known during his […]

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3 w. ago Constitution review: IGP Egbetokun, state assemblies differ on state police

Tribune Online Constitution review: IGP Egbetokun, state assemblies differ on state police As the House of Representatives gathered stakeholders in Abuja to deliberate on the nation's security architecture in the proposed 1999 Constitution review to end the security challenges in... Constitution review: IGP Egbetokun, state assemblies differ on state police Tribune Online

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3 w. ago CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, alongside Chief of Defence Staff, General Christopher Musa, on Monday visited Yelwata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State to assess the aftermath of the gruesome attack that claimed the lives of over 200 villagers. This visit follows national outrage and mounting calls for federal intervention […] The post CDS Joins IGP To Assess Damage Of Benue Attack Scene, Engage Community Leaders, Over 48 Hours After Herdsmen Killings appeared first on Information Nigeria.

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