The Inspector General of Police (IGP),  Kayode Egbetokun says that policemen were withdrawn from local government headquarters following the election of democratically elected chairmen. He explained that since the elections had been concluded, there was no longer a need to maintain a police presence at the local government secretariats. After the Chairmen were sworn into office and asked to go …

The Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has opposed the establishment of state Police, saying the country was not ripe for it. Egbetokun stated this during a one-day dialogue on state policing, themed, ‘Pathways to Peace: Reimagining Policing in Nigeria’ on Monday. He stated that the establishment of state Police would exacerbate ethnic tension, leading to divided loyalty in the …

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has revealed that the Nigeria Police Force does not have a service scheme. Egbetokun made this revelation while addressing police officers of the Kwara State Command on Friday. The Inspector-General was reacting to insinuations that those who joined the police as constables would not rise to the superintendent cadre. Egbetokun disclosed that as the …

The Senate has summoned the Minister of Federal Capital Territory, Barrister Nyesom Wike; the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun; and the Minister of Health, Prof. Ali Pate compelling their appearance before the committees on Health and Police Affairs. The summons pertains to the tragic passing of Greatness Olorunfemi, a victim of the notorious ‘one-chance’ operators in Abuja. Furthermore, Wike, …

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the deployment of 35 Commissioners of Police to various state commands and formations across the country. The deployment followed the approval of his recommendation by the Police Service Commission, Force spokesman, Muyiwa Adejobi said in a statement on Tuesday. The IGP, therefore, assured Nigerians that the postings are in line with the …