Tag: IGP
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IGP orders arrest of policemen who ran car over a handcuffed man
The Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun has condemned the disturbing incident where a police team ran a vehicle over a citizen on Thursday June 29, 2023 at Ekpoma, Edo State. He directed the erring policemen, who have been in detention in Edo State, to report to the Force Headquarters Abuja on Monday…
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Capacity Development: IGP Directs developments of comprehensive training for Policemen
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Ag. IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, has expressed his commitment to enhancing the professionalism, effectiveness, and public trust in our law enforcement personnel. In line with this commitment, he has hereby set in motion machineries for the development of a comprehensive training program and curriculum for colleges and training…
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IGP orders police convoys to obey traffic rules
The acting Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Olukayode Egbetokun, has directed all police officers across the country to obey all traffic rules and regulations. According to the IGP, all police officers must obey traffic rules, regardless of their operations.
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I’ll not tolerate misconduct, corruption, abuse of power – IGP warns police officers
The acting Inspector General of Police (IGP),Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, has warned men and officers of the Nigeria Police Force that his administration will not tolerate misconduct and abuse of power. Egbetokun made this warning after taking over the mantle of leadership from the outgoing IGP, Alkali Baba Usman in Wednesday in Abuja. The Acting IGP…
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I’m leaving Nigeria Police better than I met it – Former IG, Baba
Immediate past Inspector-General of Police (I-G), retired Mr Usman Baba said in Abuja on Wednesday that he left the Nigeria Police Force better than he met it on his appointment in 2021. “As I exit the leadership of the Force today, I believe that I am leaving it better than I met it.
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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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I will rid the country of criminality – Egbetokun
The new Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun has promised to deal with criminals and rid the country of criminality. Egbetokun made this known on Tuesday when he was being decorated by Nigeria’s vice president, Kassim Shettima at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
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Federal High Court set aside earlier order on IGP Usman Baba’s continued stay in office
The Federal High Court sitting in Akwa has set aside the earlier judgment on the alleged illegality of the continued stay in office of the Inspector General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba. The court order delivered on May 19, 2023 was set aside by the presiding judge, Justice Roman The judgement of the court followed…
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Police debunks Alkali sack, says he remains the IGP
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has urged Nigerians to disregard the false news circulating on social media about the sack of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba.
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Seun Kuti speaks out on altercation with police officer, welcomes investigation
Afrobeat singer Seun Kuti has provided an explanation for his recent altercation with a police officer, captured on video, stating that he welcomes the investigation and will cooperate fully. According to Seun, the officer had allegedly attempted to harm him and his family, and he claims to have evidence supporting his accusations. While he has…