INSPECTOR GENERAL OF POLICE (IGP) Archives

IGP Egbetokun Summons Kaduna MOPOL Team Caught On Camera Collecting Cash Handouts From Chinese Nationals

Global UpfrontApr 15, 2025April 15, 20250

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the Provost of 1 Police Mobile Force (MOPOL) in Kaduna and DSP Aliyu Adejembi, along with

Stop These Killings In Plateau

Global UpfrontApr 14, 2025April 14, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial, April 14, 2025 After a lull, the killings have resumed in Plateau State, placing it as the epicentre of violence in the

Why IGP Directed Withdrawal Of Summons To Emir Sanusi, Says Police Actions Should Not Be “Politicized Or Misinterpreted”

Global UpfrontApr 6, 2025April 6, 20250

Following the politicisation and tension generated by its earlier invitation to Emir of Kano, Alhaji Sanusi Lamido Sanusi, to appear in person at Force Headquarters

Resign Over “Spectacularly” Failing To Capture Or Annihilate Bandit Kingpin Bello Turji, Other Terrorists, HURIWA Tells NSA, CDS And Service Chiefs, IGP

Global UpfrontApr 5, 2025April 6, 20250

The civil society organization, Human Rights Writers Organisation of Nigeria (HURIWA) have told the National Security Adviser (NSA), Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), Service Chiefs

NIS: Tenure Extensions Under Tinubu Favours Yorubas Only

Global UpfrontApr 1, 2025April 1, 20250

By Comrade Emmanuel Onwubiko Leading Pro-democracy and civil rights advocacy group: HUMAN RIGHTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION OF NIGERIA (HURIWA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu

IGP Warns Officers On Consequences Of Illegal Detention Of Citizens, Insists On Improved Police-Civil Relations

Global UpfrontMar 23, 2025March 23, 20250

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Sunday warned officers against illegal detention, saying there will be “consequences” for such an action. In

IGP Bans Parade Of Suspects By All Police Formations

Global UpfrontMar 11, 2025March 11, 20250

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday ordered ban on parading of suspected criminals before the media by Police operatives across the country.

IG’s Tenure Extension Controversy

Global UpfrontFeb 28, 2025February 28, 20250

By Punch Editorial Board, Friday February 28, 2025 ECHOES of the controversial extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police continue to reverberate across

Account For All Missing Weapons

Global UpfrontFeb 26, 2025February 26, 20250

Daily Trust Editorial of Wednesday February 26, 2025 Penultimate Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Public Accounts raised concerns over alleged disappearance of 3,907 rifles and

For The Attention Of The IGP

Global UpfrontFeb 18, 2025February 18, 20250

The Advocate By Onikepo BraithwaiteOnikepo.braithwaite@thisdaylive.com I cannot overlook the disgraceful incident caught on video, that occurred recently, between a Policeman in Uyo, Akwa Ibom State and