In light of the persistent threat of kidnapping in some parts of the country, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) said it is reinvigorating its efforts to combat the heinous crime and other related vices. In line with this, the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has issued a charge to the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of …

Following the abduction of school students in Kaduna State, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, and his some senior officers undertook a visit to the state to assess the situation firsthand. During his visit, the IGP met with Governor Uba Sani and extended heartfelt sympathies to the people of the state, particularly the Kuriga community affected by this tragic …

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun is currently participating in the 14th World Police Summit holding in Dubai from the 5th to 7th March. The global symposium is a forum for law enforcement, security, and policing professionals from around the world to exchange insights, best practices, and strategies for addressing contemporary challenges in public safety and security. According …

The family of an Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) attached to the Osun State command has demanded the whereabouts of their Tolulope Abiodun Adebayo-Adeshile and four of his colleagues who have not been found since 12th February, this year. According to the father of ASP Adebayo-Adeshile, Mr. Adebayo Sheu Adeshile, his son, who serves in the state’s Criminal Investigative Department (CID) …

In a bid to arrest the daunting challenge of oil theft in Nigeria’s petroleum sector, which has plagued the nation’s oil and gas industry, the Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission, Engr. Gbenga Komolafe has sought an enhanced collaboration with the Police. Komolafe emphasised the urgent need for a united front against the escalating challenges posed by …

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has counselled financial institutions and business owners over the growing sophistication of cyber threats and consequent attacks on their databases and businesses. The IGP spoke over the weekend at the Moniepoint Staff Retreat in Abuja, urging those in the financial sector and business owners to take proactive steps towards the protection of their …

With six days to the governorship elections in Imo, Kogi and Bayelsa States, the Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun has deployed undercover agents, who are currently carrying out covert operations to identify criminals’ hideouts and clamp down on them in the affected and neighbouring states. Governorship elections in the three states have in recent years been marred by several …

The Nigeria Police Council has confirmed Kayode Egbetokun as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP). This was disclosed to the State House media corps at the end of the council’s meeting, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Tuesday, by Bauchi State Governor, Senator Bala Mohammed. President Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as IGP on Monday, 19th June in acting …

Acting Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun will lead a delegation of senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Annual Conference 2023 in San Diego, Carlifornia, United States of America. According to a statement on Sunday by Force Public Relations Officer, Assistant Commissioner Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the conference, themed ‘The Real Advantage’, is …

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun on Thursday played host to the acting Comptroller General of Nigerian Customs Service, Adewale Adeniyi at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The meeting served as a platform for both agencies to seek ways to strengthen cooperation across all areas of their respective operations, especially border control. In a statement, Force …