Kayode Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the tactical squad to restore peace in Osun State following the political crisis that erupted in the early hours of Monday. The IGP stated that he would not tolerate any form of hooliganism, lawlessness and anarchy, adding that those who caused havoc during the crisis would be … Read more

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has urged the Senate to investigate the alleged disappearance of 3,907 assault rifles behind closed doors for security reasons. Speaking via a letter transmitted to the Senate, Egbetokun dismissed the 2019 Audited Report by the Auditor-General for the Federation, which claimed that thousands of rifles were missing or … Read more

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed the immediate redeployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, Gumel H. Mohammed, to Zone 7, covering the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State. Mohammed replaces AIG Benneth Igweh, who assumed duty as the AIG in charge of Zone 7 on September 12, 2024. Henzodaily understands that … Read more

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of Commissioner of Police (CP), Abayomi Shogunle, to lead the Special Intervention Squad (SIS), Elections Planning, Monitoring and Evaluation, and Safe School Protection Squad. The IGP also named CSP Chima Ogarashi as the new Force Marine Officer (FMO). The appointments were made public in a … Read more

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate retirement of senior officers within the Nigeria Police Force who have either surpassed the age of 60 or have served for over 35 years. Among those affected by the directive are Simon Lough (SAN), the Head of the NPF Legal Section, and Benneth Igweh, … Read more

The Police Service Commission (PSC) has stated that it lacks the constitutional authority to enforce the retirement of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun. Henzodaily reports that the clarification follows widespread inquiries and reports regarding the status of the IGP, especially after the commission directed all police officers who had completed 35 years of … Read more

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has made significant progress in curbing gunrunning and reducing the proliferation of illegal firearms and ammunition across the country. As part of this operation, police operatives successfully recovered 191 prohibited firearms, 4,255 rounds of various live ammunition, and arrested 63 suspects involved in illegal arms dealings. Henzodaily reports that this … Read more

The Nigeria Police Force has intensified the crackdown on various sorts of organized crime and crimes against persons, particularly human trafficking and kidnapping. Henzodaily reports that the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, said the successes recorded in different Commands were part of ongoing efforts to strengthen national security and curb crimes and criminality, bringing … Read more

A Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), Ayotunde Ogunleye, has declared that the position of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) or its occupant, Kayode Egbetokun, has not been declared illegal by any court. Henzodaily reports that there have been debates over the legality of the IGP’s tenure, with many saying Egbetokun ought to have retired … Read more

The Attorney-General of the Federation (AGF) and Minister of Justice, Lateef Fagbemi, has declared that the continued stay of Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in office is legal and backed by law. In a statement issued on Thursday, Fagbemi emphasized that Egbetokun’s appointment, which took effect on October 31, 2023, remains valid for a four-year … Read more