IGP Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/igp/ Reliable Platform for Press Release Syndication Wed, 06 May 2026 22:22:07 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.1 https://i0.wp.com/prnigeria.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/PRNigeria-Icon.jpg?fit=32%2C23&ssl=1 IGP Archives - PRNigeria News https://prnigeria.com/tag/igp/ 32 32 42672738 IGP Orders Immediate Nationwide Audit of Police Arms, Ammunition https://prnigeria.com/2026/05/06/igp-orders-immediate/ Wed, 06 May 2026 22:22:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=189511 IGP Orders Immediate Nationwide Audit of Police Arms, Ammunition The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all Commissioners of Police across the country to immediately begin a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition under their control, in a move aimed at strengthening accountability and operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. The […]

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]]> 189511 Tinubu Okays Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Tunji Disu Acting IGP https://prnigeria.com/2026/02/24/tinubu-okays-egbetokun/ Tue, 24 Feb 2026 16:22:24 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=185624 Tinubu Okays Egbetokun’s Resignation, Names Tunji Disu Acting IGP President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. Egbetokun tendered his resignation letter earlier on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations, […]

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]]> 185624 Police Train Officers on Preventing Radicalization, Recruitment of Children by Armed Groups https://prnigeria.com/2025/12/10/police-officers-radicalization/ Wed, 10 Dec 2025 15:24:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=175577 Police Train Officers on Preventing Radicalization, Recruitment of Children by Armed Groups The Nigeria Police Force has concluded a week-long pre-deployment training aimed at equipping officers with modern strategies to prevent the recruitment and use of children in armed conflict. The programme, held at the Peacekeeping Hall of the Force Headquarters in Abuja, was declared […]

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]]> 175577 IGP Withdraws 11,566 VIP Escorts, Orders Nationwide Security Reinforcement https://prnigeria.com/2025/11/28/igp-withdraws-vip-escorts/ Fri, 28 Nov 2025 05:28:31 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=174665 IGP Withdraws 11,566 VIP Escorts, Orders Nationwide Security Reinforcement Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Thursday convened a high-level strategic conference with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force in Abuja, issuing new directives aimed at strengthening internal security and enhancing nationwide safety ahead of the festive season. The meeting, held at the […]

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]]> 174665 IGP Upgrades Police Medical Section to Directorate Status https://prnigeria.com/2025/08/21/igp-upgrades-police-medical/ Thu, 21 Aug 2025 08:04:55 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=168071 IGP Upgrades Police Medical Section to Directorate Status  In a move aimed at deepening police reforms and prioritizing the welfare of personnel, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Dr. Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the elevation of the Nigeria Police Force Medical Section to a full-fledged Directorate of Medical Services. The decision, announced on Wednesday in […]

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]]> 168071 IGP Hosts Interactive Session on Police Pension, Welfare of Retired Officers https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/11/igp-hosts-interactive-session/ Tue, 11 Feb 2025 13:12:07 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=156633 IGP Hosts Interactive Session on Police Pension, Welfare of Retired Officers The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, on Tuesday hosted an interactive session with retired police officers and key stakeholders of the Nigeria Police Pensions at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja. The conference provided a platform to address critical concerns regarding the […]

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]]> 156633 Mother of 9-Year-Old Petitions IGP Over Alleged Abduction by Bauchi Commissioner https://prnigeria.com/2025/02/01/mother-year-old-petitions-igp/ Sat, 01 Feb 2025 14:31:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=155897 Mother of 9-Year-Old Petitions IGP Over Alleged Abduction by Bauchi Commissioner A mother, Iklima Manu Adamu Soro, has petitioned the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the alleged abduction of her 9-year-old daughter, Zainab, by Bauchi State Commissioner of Water Resources, Abdulrazak Nuhu Zaki. The petition, written by Chris Umar SAN and Co, accuses Zaki […]

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]]> 155897 Pantami Wants IGP to Investigate Alleged Maltreatment of Children in Viral Video https://prnigeria.com/2024/11/01/pantami-wants-igp-investigate/ Fri, 01 Nov 2024 18:56:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=148639 Pantami Wants IGP to Investigate Alleged Maltreatment of Children in Viral Video Prof. Isa Ali Pantami, the former Minister of Digital Economy, has urged the Inspector General of Police to investigate the alleged maltreatment of underaged children who appeared in court for their involvement in the August EndBadGovernace protests. In a letter published on his […]

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]]> 148639 WAHALA: PSC Lambasts Police Leadership over Constable Recruitment https://prnigeria.com/2024/06/21/wahala-psc-lambasts-police/ Fri, 21 Jun 2024 14:30:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=136432 WAHALA: PSC Lambasts Police Leadership over Constable Recruitment The Police Service Commission (PSC) has watched with keen interest developments since it concluded and released the list of successful candidates for recruitment as Constables into the Nigeria Police Force. The Commission is disturbed at the flagrant abuse of ethics, the Constitution and valid judgment of the […]

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]]> 136432 Police Chief dispatches 200 special troops to Kaduna https://prnigeria.com/2024/03/24/police-chief-dispatches/ Sun, 24 Mar 2024 16:45:18 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=128088 Police Chief dispatches 200 special troops to Kaduna Exactly 200 Special Intervention Squad of the  Inspector General of Police have been deployed to Kaduna state on Sunday. This is part of efforts to stem the scourge of insecurity bedevilling the state. An elated Governor Uba Sani while receiving the special contingent at the Sir Kashim […]

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]]> 128088 Multiple challenges undermining our fight against insecurity – Service Chiefs, IGP tell NASS https://prnigeria.com/2023/11/22/multiple-challenges-security/ Wed, 22 Nov 2023 14:35:43 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=111546 Multiple challenges undermining our fight against insecurity – Service Chiefs, IGP tell NASS The Service Chiefs and the Inspector General of Police Tuesday said multifaceted challenges were hampering their concerted efforts in the fight against terrorism, banditry, separatists’ agitations and other security challenges bedevilling the country. They however said they have been doing their best […]

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]]> 111546 Support our cause in tackling insecurity – Police boss urges traditional rulers https://prnigeria.com/2023/08/12/police-traditional-insecurity-tackling/ Sat, 12 Aug 2023 07:41:13 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=103457 Support our cause in tackling insecurity – Police boss urges traditional rulers The Acting Inspector–General of Police (IGP), Mr Kayode Egbetokun has called for  improved relationship with the traditional institution to stem insecurity in the country. The IGP made the call when he paid homage to the Emir of Kano, Alhaji Aminu Bayero at his […]

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]]> 103457 NSA, CDS, IGP Assure Citizens of Hitch-Free Elections in 2023 https://prnigeria.com/2023/02/09/nsa-cds-igp-assure-citizens/ Thu, 09 Feb 2023 09:30:16 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=89477 NSA, CDS, IGP Assure Citizens of Hitch-Free Elections in 2023 NATIONAL Security Adviser (NSA) Mohammed Babagana Monguno, Chief of Defense Staff (CDS), Gen Lucky Irabor and the inspector-general of police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, have assured Nigerians of safe and rancour-free election The trio made their commitment during a visit by the INEC chairman, Prof. […]

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]]> 89477 IGP, Other Retiring Officers Must Go On Retirement- PSC https://prnigeria.com/2023/01/24/igp-other-retiring-officers/ Tue, 24 Jan 2023 20:27:41 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=88457 IGP, Other Retiring Officers Must Go On Retirement- PSC The Police Service Commission PSC, on Monday maintained that all the retiring officers of the Nigerian police, including Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Alkali Usman Baba, due for retirement must go on retirement. According to the Commission, no officer is staying more than required adding that those […]

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]]> 88457 We won’t Tolerate further attack on Police Personnel- IGP https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/29/tolerate-attack-police/ Mon, 29 Aug 2022 18:45:27 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=77466 We won’t Tolerate further attack on Police Personnel- IGP The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has strongly condemned the recent trend of assault on Police Officers and men in uniform, carrying out official and lawful duties in various locations across the nation. The IGP emphasized that attacks on Police Officers, […]

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]]> 77466 Police Boss Commends SP Daniel Itse Amah for Rejecting $200,000 Bribery from Suspect https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/17/daniel-police-bribe-commends/ Wed, 17 Aug 2022 11:53:51 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=76557 Police Boss Commends SP Daniel Itse Amah for Rejecting $200,000 Bribery from Suspect The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, in line with his mandate to apply the carrot and stick approach to personnel conduct, has commended three officers from across the nation who have been exemplary in their line of […]

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]]> 76557 Insecurity: Police Boss Orders Tight Security Around Schools, Hospitals https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/14/insecurity-police-boss-orders/ Sun, 14 Aug 2022 16:07:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=76404 Insecurity: Police Boss Orders Tight Security Around Schools, Hospitals The Inspector-General of Police, *IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc*, has ordered the deployment of water-tight security arrangements to cover all schools, hospitals, health workers, and critical national infrastructures around the country. The IGP has equally ordered regular patrols, stop and search, raids, and show […]

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]]> 76404 Police Corporal Dismissed for Searching Commuter’s Phone on the Road https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/13/police-corporal-dismissed/ Sat, 13 Aug 2022 14:32:15 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=76356 Police Corporal Dismissed for Searching Commuter’s Phone on the Road The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed Force No. 509745 Corporal Opeyemi Kadiri attached to Dolphin Divisional Headquarters, Lagos Police Command for gross misconduct, disobedience to lawful order, and assault on a member of the public captured in a viral video on August 3, 2022. The […]

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]]> 76356 IGP Warns Commanders as Police Dismiss Officer Over Extortion, Brutality https://prnigeria.com/2022/08/08/igp-warns-commanders-police/ Mon, 08 Aug 2022 21:08:23 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=76036 IGP Warns Commanders as Police Dismiss Officer Over Extortion, Brutality Orders AIG FIB to Supervise IRT/STS for Effectiveness, Efficiency The Inspector-General of Police, *IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc*, has expressed grave disappointment at the reports of brutality and extortion leveled against some police officers via various complaint channels available to the public, particularly […]

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]]> 76036 IGP Confirms Appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi as 25th Police Force Spokesperson https://prnigeria.com/2022/04/19/igp-confirms-appointment-csp/ Tue, 19 Apr 2022 15:41:39 +0000 https://prnigeria.com/?p=71530 IGP Confirms Appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi as 25th Police Force Spokesperson The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, fdc, has confirmed the appointment of CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr , mipra, as the 25th indigenous Force Public Relations Officer. CSP Adejobi was appointed in acting capacity on 16th February, 2022 after taking […]

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