Tag: IGP
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IGP orders investigation on pension irregularities as officer rejects N2m retirement benefit
Kayode Egbetokun, The Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) has ordered a comprehensive investigation into allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police (SP) regarding police pensioners’ welfare and retirement benefits.
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Finally, IGP Egbetokun storms Benue over insecurity
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has arrived in Benue state. The visit by the IGP to the state followed the sad incident in Yelewata community, Guma Local Government Area of Benue State where nearly 250 people were killed by suspected herdsmen. The Nigeria Police Force made the announcement in a terse statement on…
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Alleged assassination plot: Natasha urges IGP to dismiss Akpabio’s petition
Senator Natasha Akpoti-Uduaghan (PDP – Kogi Central) has called on the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to dismiss a petition filed against her by Senate President Godswill Akpabio, who accused her of criminal defamation and incitement.
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Ex-lawmaker, TeeJay Yusuf calls on IGP, Kogi govt, other agencies to curb rising insecurity in Okun-Yoruba
A former House of Representatives member, Hon TeeJay Yusuf has called on Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Kogi government and other security agencies to quickly curb the rising insecurity in Okun area of Kogi State. Hon TeeJay Yusuf made this disclosure in a statement he personally signed on Monday stating that: “Given the increasing…
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Human rights violations: IGP warns his men against incessant detentions
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has issued a stern reminder to all members of the Nigeria Police Force regarding the importance of respecting the fundamental rights in the context of pre-trial detentions. The IGP in a statement signed by Force Public Relations Officer, Olumuyiwa Adejobi, an assistant commissioner of police, ACP, emphasized…
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Sad! IGP mourns retired senior officers, Jitoboh, Longe
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has expressed profound shock and sadness over the recent passing of two retired senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force [NPF]. Egbetokun’s message was contained in a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, announcing that the retired Deputy Inspector-General Moses Ambakina Jitoboh and retired…
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IGP gives urgent order over deadly Abuja, Anambra stampedes
Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered an investigation into the recent stampedes that occurred during food distribution events in Abuja and Anambra State, which led to multiple fatalities and injuries.
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EndBadGovernance: IGP directs probe into Amnestty’s alleged police brutality
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered an investigation into an allegation of the Nigeria Police Force’s culpability in the deaths and arrests of protesters during the August End Bad Governance nationwide protest. Amnesty had in a briefing published a few days ago, accused NPF of “using excessive force against protesters during the…
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Abudu petitions IGP over trespass, wilful destruction of farmland in Igbanko, Badagry
Dr F.F.O Abudu has petitioned the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun over trespass and wilful destruction of his farmland located in Igbanko, Badagry, Largos State. In the petition dated November 7th, 2024, Abudu through his lawyers, S.W Toweh and Co stated how Oba Sheriff Bello and four others allegedly trespassed into his farmland…
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‘Wahala’ looming for officers with itchy fingers as IGP orders probe on welfare of kid protesters while in custody
‘Wahala ‘ looming for officers with itchy fingers as Inspector General Of Police, Kayode Egbetokun said he has summoned senior officers including all DCs, CID, and Heads of Investigation Units over the welfare of younger protesters identified to be minors, while they were in police detention. The development comes following a nationwide outrage over the…