He said Mr Tinubu’s approval was in fulfillment of provision of the Nigeria Police Academy Act, 2021.
Mr Egbetokun said his journey in the police had been shaped by faith since graduating from the Nigeria Police Academy.
Until his recent deployment, he was serving at the Police Special Fraud Unit in Ikoyi, Lagos.
The police urged residents seeking clarification, support, or information to reach her directly through the command’s official communication channels.
He said that a resourceful police force was fundamental to national security.
Mr Tinubu said his administration was acquiring new vehicles, communication equipment and forensic tools to enhance crime detection and protection capabilities.
Mr Hassan took over from DSP Muhammad Jalige, who has been transferred to the police command in Katsina State.
The ruler said the call became necessary to ensure that only cadets with good character are enlisted into the police not to worsen Nigeria’s volatile insecurity.
Physical and credential screening would begin from September 26 to October 1 at Police Secondary School, Minna by 8:00 a.m. daily.
“I must specially commend the…Nigeria Police Force and sister agencies for the giant strides recorded so far in the fight against the prevailing security challenges.”
