The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved a standardised uniform and kits for Supernumerary Police, popularly known as Spy Police. Egbetokun said the approval was to enhance the professionalism and visibility of Supernumerary Police officers. Speaking at the unveiling of the kits on Tuesday, Egbetokun, who was represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police, Finance and …

The inspector-general of police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has presented a cheque of N1.594,625,151.66 to the families and beneficiaries of deceased officers. The cheques were presented at the Nigeria Police Force headquarters, Abuja to 727 beneficiaries of families of deceased officers who died in 2018/2019, 2021/2022 and 2022/2023. The IGP charged them to use the money for the benefit of the …

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has issued a resounding call to all medical practitioners in Nigeria to provide prompt and compassionate treatment to all victims of gunshots and accidents, irrespective of the presence or absence of a police report. This is in response to the ongoing concern over the loss of lives due to the neglect of gunshot …

The Federal Government has withdrawn the Mobile Police Force personnel attached to several Very Important Persons, including ex-governors, former ministers and lawmakers. The order, which was contained in a police wireless message from Mopol 45 Force Headquarters, Abuja, affected Daura Buhari, brother to former President Muhammadu Buhari as well as former First Lady, Aisha Buhari’s sibling and former Secretary to …

Residents and indigenes of the Isuaniocha community in Awka North Local Government Area of Anambra State have raised the alarm over widespread insecurity, terror, and human rights violations in their domain. They also alleged that over 23 community members were on remand in Awka prison, noting that five people were detained in zone 13 cell and two elderly men were …

The Acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has said the Force was working on a surveillance application that would capture all motor parks, and hotels in the country among others. Additionally, he said the Force was also working on an innovation that could collect and manage data about all domestic workers with verified employment histories. According to him, the …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has said the Police officers accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State are facing disciplinary charges and administrative procedures. It was reported that a team of policemen with their official vehicle ran over a handcuffed middle-aged man, dragging him through the road in Ekpoma, Edo State. The incident …

The acting Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed that a comprehensive training and curriculum for police colleges with emphasis on attitudinal and behavioral change for police officers should be created. This, he said, was to enhance the professionalism, effectiveness, and public trust in police officers. In a statement released on Friday by the Force spokesperson, Adejobi Muyiwa, the training …

The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun has directed Zonal Assistant Inspector Generals of Police and Commissioners of Police to deploy personnel and equipment to ensure adequate security throughout the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. He also ordered them to carry out patrols on major highways, flash points, worship and relaxation centres, among others, to have a hitch-free celebration. A statement …

A non-governmental organisation, Global Allies and Lovers of the Police Network, GALPONET, yesterday, urged the acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to deploy technology in tackling crime in the country. In a statement by its Executive Director, Mr. Obed Chinoyerem, expressed confidence in Egbetokun’s capabilities to reposition the Police, saying that his appointment was well deserved. He said: “GALPONET congratulates …