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IGP Recalls 11,566 Police Officers from VIP Duties, Begins Redeployment

The Inspector General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, on Thursday disclosed that 11,566 police personnel have been withdrawn from VIP protection duties in line with President Bola Tinubu’s directive. Speaking at the Strategic Police Officers’ Conference in Abuja, the IGP said the redeployment of the withdrawn officers to underserved communities had already begun. He described […]

Is Justice Selective? Police Re-route Kwam 1 Case as Public Outcry Grows

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has returned the Nigeria Civil Aviation Authority’s (NCAA) petition against Fuji musician Wasiu Ayinde, popularly known as Kwam 1, to the Police Command at Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, Abuja. In a statement on Tuesday, Force spokesperson Muyiwa Adejobi confirmed the receipt of the petition, which was filed after […]

‘Struggle Continues’: Sowore Released Amid Protests and Outcry

Human rights activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore has been released from police custody after his arrest earlier this week. Confirming his release in a post on X, Sowore accused the Nigeria Police Force and the Inspector-General of Police of unlawful detention, adding that his freedom was “nothing to celebrate” while the fight for justice continues. […]

‘No One Is Safe’: Labour Union, Atiku Condemn Police Over Sowore Arrest

The Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) has condemned the repeated arrest and detention of human rights activist Omoyele Sowore, warning that such actions risk returning Nigeria to a dictatorship where dissent is crushed. In a statement signed by NLC President Joe Ajaero, the union described Sowore as a “moral compass” whose harassment reflects a dangerous slide […]

Retired But Not Forgotten: Police Pension Protest Meets Top Brass

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, met with retired police officers protesting against the contributory pension scheme (CPS) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Monday. The meeting took place at the Peacekeeping Hall following protests earlier that day by elderly retired officers at the National Assembly, where they demanded to be exempted from […]

26 Arrested Over Yelwata Killings, Says IGP

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the arrest of 26 individuals suspected of masterminding the deadly attack in Yelwata, Benue State. Speaking at a press briefing in Abuja on Tuesday, the IGP confirmed that the police are pursuing additional suspects linked to the attack, which claimed 47 lives. Egbetokun assured Nigerians that […]

Police Retract Emir Sanusi’s Invitation Over Eid Incident

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has withdrawn an earlier invitation extended to the Emir of Kano, Muhammadu Sanusi II, over a death recorded during the Eid-el-Fitr celebrations in Kano. The police had invited the Emir last Friday for questioning in Abuja concerning the incident, which occurred on 30 March during the Sallah […]

IGP Prohibits Plainclothes Officers from Bearing Assault Rifles

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has issued a stern warning to police officers across the country against human rights violations and other forms of misconduct. “No operative should be seen carrying assault rifles while dressed in civilian attire (mufti),” the IGP stated during a virtual meeting with senior police officers on Monday. […]

Police Probe Deadly Stampedes at Food Distribution Events in Abuja, Anambra

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an investigation into the tragic stampedes that occurred during food distribution events in Abuja and Anambra State. At least ten people lost their lives, and many others were injured during the distribution of food items to vulnerable individuals at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church in Maitama, […]

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