Monday, July 13, 2026

Inspector-General of Police

March 20, 2025

Rivers Emergency Order: Any protest will be met with full force, says IGP Egbetokun

The president declared a state of emergency in Rivers on Tuesday, sacking the governor and all elected lawmakers.

IGP Egbetokun
February 25, 2025

EFCC operatives attempt to arrest Polaris Bank official in court despite order

Despite the judge’s intervention, EFCC operatives stood their ground as they positioned themselves on the third floor of the high-rise building where Court 5 is located.

EFCC operatives in court
February 16, 2025

IG orders extension of gender-based violence desks to divisional headquarters nationwide

The Force spokesperson said that the GBV desks were before now limited to zonal and state commands.

Police IG. Kayode Egbetokun and GBV logo
February 4, 2025

IGP Egbetokun warns Nigerians against using police to settle civil disputes

The inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, has warned against the misuse of police authority in civil disputes, particularly matters of land ownership.

Officers at police station
January 14, 2025

Alleged Treason: Court says detention of ex-Matawalle’s aide unlawful, orders immediate release

The detained former aide’s younger brother said, through their lawyer, they applied for his brother’s administrative bail but were denied.

Bello Matawalle
January 1, 2025

 Enugu police nab 230 robbery, kidnap suspects in 2024

The police spokesperson said that the command also nabbed 55 murder suspects and 111 other suspects for unlawful possession of firearms.

Enugu state logo
December 30, 2024

273 arrested for armed robbery, cultism, other crimes in Benue in eight months: Police

Mr Yabanet said a total of 47 suspects were apprehended over rape charges and 41 suspects for cybercrime.

Nigerian Police Force
December 22, 2024

IG Egbetokun visits family of Kwara man tortured to death in police custody over N200,000 debt

The IGP called on all stakeholders to remain calm and allow the due process of law to prevail.

IGP Egbetokun
December 6, 2024

PSC sacks 18 senior police officers, demotes 19 others over misconduct

According to him, most of the officers dismissed will also be prosecuted by the legal unit of the Nigeria Police Force.

Police service commission
November 28, 2024

FRSC moves to revoke licences of reckless drivers, prosecute offenders

The Federal Road Safety Corps has said it will henceforth withdraw the licences and prosecute any driver or fleet operator involved in fatal road crashes

Shehu Mohammed