Tag: IG
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Produce Hudu by March 27 or face contempt charges, Court cautions IG
The High Court of Justice of Adamawa State, sitting in the Yola Judicial Division, has issued a significant court order directing the Inspector General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to arrest and produce Mr. Hudu Yunusa Ari, the former Resident Electoral Commissioner (REC) of Adamawa State, before the court. The order, issued…
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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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IG warns against misuse of police authorities
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the misuse of police authority in civil disputes, particularly, matters of land ownership. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, said this in a statement issued on Tuesday in Abuja.
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PSC clarifies powers over IG appointment
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Mr Ikechukwu Ani, the Head of Press and Public Relations, have the clarification in statement on Monday.
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Edo assembly faults IG on suspension of local security
Edo House of Assembly on Thursday faulted the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun over the suspension of the Edo State Security Network (ESSN). The Majority Leader of the House, Charity Aiguobarueghian, said that the securit
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Police IG suspends e-CMR enforcement
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has ordered an immediate suspension of the July 29 plan to commence the enforcement of the e-Central Motor Registry (e-CMR). The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.
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We’ll adhere to FG’s decision on state Police – IG
The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the force will abide by whatever decision the Federal Government will take on the issue of State Police. Egbetokun disclosed this on Monday in Lagos State, through the Coordinating Deputy Inspector-General
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IG deploys helicopter to rescue abducted Kogi varsity students
The Inspector General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has deployed an helicopter and police security apparatus to rescue the remaining abducted university students in Kogi. This is contained in a statement issued by the spokesperson for the police command in Kogi, SP Williams Ovye-Aya
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Video of alleged harassment, robbery at traffic not in Nigeria – Police IG
The Inspector-General of Police (IG), Mr Olukayode Egbetokun says the video being circulated on social media of alleged harassment and robbery at traffic did not occur in Nigeria. The IG, in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday in Abuja,
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Easter: Police IG orders adequate deployment nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police (I-G), Mr Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the deployment of police personnel and operational assets to areas of likely security threats nationwide ahead of the 2024 Easter celebration. The Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi,