Abuja, Nigeria | September 6, 2025 – The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has instituted a legal action against the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Federal High Court in Abuja, challenging the continued enforcement of tinted-glass permits in the country. In the suit, the NBA argued that the policy amounts to a violation of
September 4, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO). CSP Hundeyin takes over from ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, who has been redeployed to another assignment within the Nigeria Police Force. The IGP
In a move geared towards strengthening internal security architecture and enhancing operational efficiency, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the establishment of two additional Area Commands in Benue State, along with the strategic upgrading of five divisional police stations across the state. The latest development was confirmed by the Benue State
Abuja, Nigeria | August 16, 2025 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an institutional review of Amnesty International’s latest report alleging extrajudicial killings and human rights violations in Nigeria’s South-East region. The 128-page report, titled “A Decade of Impunity: Attacks and Unlawful Killings in South-East Nigeria”, was released by Amnesty International on
ABUJA, NIGERIA The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has given Nigerian motorists a final lifeline by extending the enforcement deadline for tinted glass permits to October 2, 2025. The decision, announced on Monday, follows widespread complaints from vehicle owners struggling to meet the initial deadline. What This Means for the Average Nigerian For everyday
August 6, 2025 | Abuja, Nigeria — In a ceremony underscoring commitment to personnel welfare and motivation within the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Monday decorated recipients of the “Police Officer of the Year” award for 2023 and 2024. The event, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought
Abuja, July 9, 2025 The Inspector General of Police has filed a lawsuit against a Nigerian national, Abu Arome, and three Ghanaian citizens for their alleged involvement in the forgery of a corporate share allocation document belonging to a Nigerian company. According to court filings, the defendants are accused of criminally altering official documents relating
Abuja, July 1, 2025 — In a continued effort to enhance the welfare of retired police officers, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has received a delegation from the Nigeria Association of Retired Police Officers (NARPON) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. During the courtesy visit, the NARPON delegation, led by its National President,
The Inspector-General of Police, Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, NPM, has commended the Nigerian Formed Police Unit (NFPU) deployed under the African Union Support and Stabilization Mission in Somalia (AUSSOM), describing their service as a source of pride and a shining example of the professionalism embedded in the Nigeria Police Force. The commendation follows the recent
Abuja, June 10, 2025 – The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday played host to the House of Representatives Constitution Review Committee on National Security, as discussions focused on strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture through constitutional reform. The high-level meeting, held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, brought together senior police officers and
