PSC Clarifies It Has No Power Over IGP Appointment or Removal
The Police Service Commission (PSC) stated it has no constitutional powers over the appointment or removal of the Inspector-General of Police (I-G). Its Head of Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, in statement yesterday made the clarification after the commission directed the immediate retirement of all police officers who had served for 35 years or […]
President Tinubu Orders Security Agencies to End Banditry, Kidnapping as Police IG launches FCT Special Squad
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has launched a special team tagged the ‘Special Intervention Squad’ to reduce the spate of kidnappings in the FCT. At the launch of the special squad in Abuja, the police boss said the team comprised specially trained mobile police officers who will engage in massive community policing, […]
IGP warns against the activities of fraudsters who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the activities of fraudsters and individuals who may attempt to exploit the recruitment process of police constables in the general duty and specialist Cadres of the Nigeria Police Force for personal gain. The commencement of the physical/credentials screening for applicants into the rank of Police […]
IGP orders investigation into the Dec. 24 attack in Plateau
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a thorough investigation into the Dec. 24 attack on some communities in Plateau, which he described as not only barbaric but also reprehensible and inhumane. He also ordered the immediate deployment of additional personnel and material resources to assist the local police authority and other security […]
Kidnappings: Lagos, Osun & Oyo Commands to Deploy Tech & Tactical Assets- IGP
The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba said the police commands in Lagos, Ogun and Oyo states will deploy technology-based and tactical assets to forestall kidnappings and other ugly incidents happening along the ever-busy Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. To address these issues, the IGP ordered an immediate restructuring of the security architecture on the road to […]
Police Deploys more Personnel on Lagos -Ibadan Highway to Address increased Kidnapping.
The Inspector General of Police, Alkali Usman has assured that the force has increased its presence along the Lagos-Ibadan expressway to prevent crimes and combat issues of increased kidnappings in the area. The Police IG who was speaking on the increased rate of kidnappings along the South-West Road – spoke during the 57th session of […]
IGP Orders Osun PC to Investigate Assault on Inspector
The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has directed the Commissioner of Police in Osun State, Olaleye Faleye to investigate the alleged assault on woman Inspector Olorunsogo Bamidele by her Divisional Crime Officer (DCO) in Osun State. The IGP’s directive comes after a viral video showed Bamidele accusing her DCO of assault and blackmail. Bamidele in […]
