Tag: Egbetokun
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Police IG, Egbetokun withdraws invitation to Emir Sanusi
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn the invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Muhammadu Sanusi. The police chief, however, directed the Kano
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IGP Egbetokun’s reforms on case transfers, abuse of office a game-changer – Group
The Justice Watch Initiative (JWI) has commended the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his bold and transformative reforms aimed at improving transparency, accountability, and professionalism in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). In a statement, the President of JWI, Ilechukwu Obiorah, described the IGP’s recent directives,
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EndBadGovernance: Suspects fainting in court was stage managed to draw attention— Egbetokun
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has alleged that six suspects who fainted in court before their arraignment on Friday, November 1, did so deliberately to draw negative media attention. However, he said that medical help was given right away, highlighting the police’s dedication to the welfare of those in custody. In a statement on Friday,…
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IGP Egbetokun, knocked over position on state police
A group known as Igbo Renaissance Forum, (IRF) has expressed deep disappointment concerning the recent opposition against the establishment of state police by Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police. According to the group, the IGP’s position on state policing only shows deep-seated reluctance to embrace necessary change in Nigeria’s policing architecture.
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IGP inaugurates police complaints response unit in Lagos
The Acting Inspector- General of police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun on Wednesday, inaugurated the first Complaints Response Units (CRU) in the Police Command Ikeja, Lagos. Egbetokun said the purpose of the CRU was
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Promotion in Nigeria Police will be based on merit, says IGP
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IG-P), Kayode Egbetokun, says promotion in the Police Force will henceforth be based on merit. Egbetokun stated this while addressing officers and men of the Kano State Police Command on Friday.
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Fuel subsidy protest: IG orders CPs, AIGs to reach understanding with labour
Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday ordered Commissioners of Police and supervisory Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to engage with labour for understanding ahead of Wednesday’s protest over fuel subsidy removal. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, stated in Abuja
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IGP orders immediate withdrawal of police escort from VIPs
The acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun has ordered the immediate withdrawal of the Police Mobile Force, PMF on VIP escort and guard duties. Egbetokun gave the order in Abuja on Tuesday during the conference with police tactical commanders.
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Egbetokun assumes duty as 22nd indigenous Inspector General of Police
The newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, on Wednesday assumed duty. Egbetokun was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, president Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, on Monday 19th June. He takes over from IGP Usman Alkali Baba, who retired after 35years of meritorious service to the nation. The handing/taking…
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VP Shettima decorates new Police IG, Egbetokun
Vice-President Kashim Shettima has decorated the newly-appointed acting Inspector General of Police (I-GP), Kayode Egbetokun, with his new rank. Shettima performed the decoration on Tuesday at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.