Tinubu Urges National Assembly to Summon IGP Kayode Egbetokun Over State Police Plan, Says Safeguards Needed

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has directed the National Assembly to summon the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to address concerns surrounding the proposed creation of state police in Nigeria. Speaking at the APC National Executive Committee meeting in Abuja, Tinubu stressed that while state police is a necessary step to tackle terrorism, banditry, and rising insecurity, lawmakers must put strong safeguards in place to prevent abuse of power. The president reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to decentralised policing, as debates over state police continue to gain momentum nationwide amid worsening security challenges.

IGP Monitoring Unit Head Fakorede Accused of Supporting Enugu Govt Land Grab in Abuja Despite Court Orders

A representative of Simonis Ventures Nigeria Limited has accused CP Akin Fakorede, head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, of colluding with the Enugu State Government to seize land in Abuja, despite a 2016 court ruling confirming Simonis Ventures’ ownership. In a video, the company’s spokesperson alleged that forged documents were used to undermine the court verdict and that police officers were deployed to support the Enugu authorities in defiance of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun’s directives against police involvement in civil land disputes. Court documents and legal letters confirm that Simonis Ventures holds a valid Certificate of Occupancy and the 2016 judgment remains binding. The company is calling on the IGP to intervene and ensure compliance with the law.

RULAAC Petitions Police IG Over Death Of Enugu Resident Nnamdi Chidi, Demands Independent And Transparent Probe

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, seeking an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Nnamdi Chidi in Agunese Mmaku Community, Awgu Local Government Area of Enugu State. The group said conflicting narratives surrounding the circumstances of Chidi’s death have raised serious concerns about police accountability, investigative integrity and public trust. RULAAC urged the police to authorise a fresh forensic and medical review, authenticate witness statements and audio-visual evidence, and examine the conduct of all police units involved to ensure justice, restore public confidence and prevent further communal tension.

POLICE SMASH CRIMINAL RINGS, ARREST 22 IN MULTI-STATE OPERATIONS, RECOVERED VEHICLES AND MOTORCYCLES

The Nigeria Police Force Special Tactical Squad has recorded major operational successes in a series of intelligence-driven raids carried out across several states of the federation, leading to the arrest of twenty-two suspects linked to armed robbery, kidnapping, banditry, car snatching, impersonation and drug trafficking.

According to a statement by the Force, operatives recovered six firearms, including AK-47 and AK-49 rifles, a sub-machine gun, pump-action gun and an LAR rifle, alongside assorted ammunition, vehicles, motorcycles, illicit drugs and other incriminating exhibits believed to have been used in the commission of various crimes.

A major breakthrough was recorded along the Kaduna–Abuja Expressway, where thirteen brand-new motorcycles were intercepted and a suspect linked to economic sabotage was arrested. In the Federal Capital Territory, operatives apprehended an escapee from the Kuje Custodial Centre as well as a suspect impersonating a police officer. Further arrests were also made in Edo, Lagos, Ogun and Nasarawa States.

Commending the operatives for their professionalism and dedication, the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, reaffirmed the Force’s unwavering commitment to protecting lives and property, dismantling criminal networks and sustaining nationwide security operations. He urged members of the public to continue providing timely and credible information to support ongoing policing efforts across the country.

Lagos Police Deploy Thousands Ahead of Christmas and New Year to Ensure Safety

The Lagos State Police Command has deployed thousands of officers across the state ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations, following directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. The deployment includes conventional officers, tactical units, intelligence operatives, and marine officers to secure land and waterways, combat crime, and maintain traffic flow. Special attention will be given to public spaces such as markets, motor parks, nightclubs, places of worship, and recreational centres. The move aims to protect lives, property, and ensure a safe festive season for residents and visitors.

#LagosPolice #ChristmasSecurity #NewYearSecurity #LagosState #Nigeria

IGP Egbetokun Approves Mobilisation of 700+ Police Officers to Counter-Terrorism Unit

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has sanctioned the mobilisation of over 700 police officers across Nigeria, including the Federal Capital Territory and Police Mobile Force, to strengthen the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU). The move comes amid ongoing threats from terrorism, banditry, and kidnappings. The internal police signal, dated December 18, 2025, detailed the deployment numbers for each state, with the FCT Command contributing the highest at 121 officers. Senior police formations were instructed to release personnel to proceed with the deployment, underscoring a nationwide effort to bolster counter-terrorism capabilities.

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#CounterTerrorismUnit
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Nigeria Police Chief Orders Nationwide Shake-Up, Reassigns Dozens of Senior Officers

The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed an extensive redeployment of senior officers across Nigeria, affecting dozens of Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) and Superintendents of Police (SUPOLs). The postings, effective January 1, 2026, cover Mobile Police units, Interpol, Anti-Human Trafficking, Maritime, Disaster Management, Intelligence, Finance, and specialized tactical units like Bomb Disposal, K-9, and Mounted Police. Key area commands and state commands have also been reshuffled to strengthen operational efficiency. The IGP emphasized that officers must strictly adhere to the Force’s disciplinary hierarchy and not wear higher ranks until officially promoted.

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IGP REAFFIRMS CRIMES FIGHTING VISION AT SENIOR OFFICERS ELEVATION
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‎The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to professionalism, service excellence and people-centred policing at a senior officers’ ceremony that highlighted the Force’s vision and mission.
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‎ Inspector general of police Kayode Egbetokun emphasized that career advancement within the NPF is a deliberate, transparent and merit-based process anchored on integrity, leadership capacity and proven service, rather than a routine administrative exercise.

NSCDC Operative Allegedly Shoots Five Traders At Jos Market As Rights Groups Petition IGP Egbetokun, Attorney-General For Justice

An operative of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) has allegedly shot and injured five unarmed traders at the Bukuru Filin Sarki Market in Jos South Local Government Area of Plateau State, sparking outrage from civil society groups and community leaders. The incident reportedly occurred on Sunday, December 21, 2025, with the victims sustaining gunshot injuries while conducting lawful business activities. In response, human rights organisations and peace advocates have petitioned the NSCDC Commandant-General, Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, Attorney-General of the Federation Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), and the National Human Rights Commission, demanding the arrest and prosecution of the officer involved. The petition describes the shooting as a gross abuse of power and a violation of constitutional and international human rights laws, calling for an independent investigation, compensation for victims, and institutional reforms to prevent future abuses.

Nigerian Court Asked to Jail IGP Egbetokun and Police Spokesperson Hundeyin Over Alleged Tinted Glass Policy Contempt

A Federal High Court in Warri, Delta State, has been urged to commit the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Force PRO CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, and AIG Emmanuel Aina to prison for alleged contempt of court. The application was filed by Mr. John Aikpokpo-Martins on behalf of tinted vehicle owners, citing violation of a court order that restrained enforcement of the tinted glass permit policy. The court is being asked to nullify the police directive issued on December 15, 2025, and ensure the senior officers face consequences until they purge themselves of the alleged contempt.

IGP Orders Nationwide Heightened Security For Yuletide; Police Bomb, Counter-Terrorism Units On High Alert

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed a nationwide strategic deployment of police personnel and operational units to ensure a safe, peaceful, and crime-free Yuletide season. In a statement by CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, the IGP ordered intensified patrols, visible policing, intelligence-led operations, and engagement with communities. Specialized units, including the Counter-Terrorism Unit, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD), Highway Patrol, and Marine Police, are on heightened alert. Key focus areas include worship centres, recreational spots, markets, transport hubs, highways, and critical infrastructure. Citizens are urged to remain vigilant, celebrate responsibly, and report suspicious activities as the Nigeria Police Force commits to maintaining security across the country.

IGP Kayode Egbetokun Clarifies Presidential Escort Redeployment, Officers Still Deployed in Lagos Near Tinubu

Contrary to earlier reports, Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has not demobilised officers attached to the Presidential Escort at the State House, Abuja. Sources confirm that the redeployed officers are now stationed across state commands, with some currently in Lagos providing security around President Bola Tinubu’s residence. The redeployment is part of a broader initiative to redirect police resources toward core policing duties amid rising insecurity nationwide. The move, which has drawn mixed reactions from politicians and the public, emphasizes the need for ordinary citizens’ safety while maintaining presidential security during Tinubu’s holiday stay in Lagos.

Tears as Respected Ekiti Traditional Leader and Retired DIG Theophillus Akeredolu Dies at 83, Nigeria Police Mourn

The Nigeria Police Force has confirmed the death of Theophillus Adetunji Akeredolu, a retired Deputy Inspector-General of Police and respected traditional leader who served as the Chief Aremo of Afao, Ikere-Ekiti, in Ekiti State. Akeredolu passed away at the age of 83, prompting an outpouring of tributes from the police hierarchy, traditional institutions, and the Ekiti community. In a statement by police spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, the force described him as an illustrious officer whose legacy of service, leadership, and integrity remains inspirational. Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun also expressed condolences to his family and the people of Ekiti State. Throughout his distinguished career, Akeredolu held several strategic positions within the Nigeria Police Force before retiring in 2002, earning national honours, including the Commander of the Order of the Niger (CON).

Kaduna Trader Petitions IGP Over Alleged ₦600,000 Extortion and 11-Day Unlawful Detention
December 19, 2025

A ginger trader from Kafanchan, Kaduna State, Aliyu Abbah, has petitioned Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, accusing officers of the Borno State Police Command of extortion, unlawful detention, and criminalizing a commercial transaction.

Key allegations include:

Aliyu was detained for 11 days in Maiduguri without lawful justification.

Inspector Musa Joseph of the Borno Police allegedly demanded ₦600,000 for bail, despite police directives that bail is free.

He claims threats were made to detain him with Boko Haram suspects if he did not comply.

An NSCDC officer, Aliyu Tanimu Amfani, allegedly accessed his mobile phone without consent and contacted his relatives to collect ₦3 million.

Aliyu’s business dispute with a Borno-based buyer over ginger, which he says should have been a civil matter, escalated into police involvement.


Aliyu requested that the case be transferred to the Force Headquarters’ Complaint Response Unit in Abuja and that the involved officers be investigated, citing loss of confidence in the Borno State Police handling of the matter.

EXCLUSIVE: Fresh Plot by Nigeria Police Hierarchy to Eliminate Omoyele Sowore Exposed Amid Rising Tensions With IGP Kayode Egbetokun and Alleged Crackdown on Dissent

Credible intelligence obtained by SaharaReporters has revealed an alleged plot by senior officials within the Nigeria Police Force to eliminate human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore. Police sources claim that top officers close to Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun consider Sowore a major threat due to his continued exposure of police corruption, controversial promotions, and alleged abuses of power. The report details plans involving staged arrests, fabricated cybercrime charges, orchestrated road “accidents,” and possible attacks at police checkpoints. The allegations come amid repeated arrests, court harassment, physical assaults, and mounting hostility toward Sowore over his criticism of the IGP’s appointment and police misconduct nationwide.

Nigerian Police Resume Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement From January 2, 2026, Insist No Court Order Ever Stopped Policy

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the resumption of enforcement of the Tinted Glass Permit policy, stressing that no court order ever restrained it from implementing the law. According to the police, the earlier suspension was voluntary and aimed at giving motorists time to regularise their documentation amid efforts to improve transparency through digital permit systems. The Force said rising criminal activities involving vehicles with unauthorised tinted glass—such as kidnapping, armed robbery, and violent crimes—made the renewed enforcement necessary. Enforcement will officially resume on January 2, 2026, with the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, assuring Nigerians that the exercise will be carried out professionally, with respect for citizens’ rights and strict adherence to the law.

RULAAC Accuses IGP Monitoring Unit Policemen Of Plotting To Cover Up Murder Of 19-Year-Old In Enugu After Alleged Bribery

The Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) has petitioned the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, alleging that officers attached to the IGP Monitoring Unit are attempting to derail the prosecution of suspects indicted in the murder of a 19-year-old, Nnamdi, in Enugu State. According to the petition, the homicide investigation was concluded by police detectives, with recommendations for prosecution, but influential suspects allegedly offered bribes to senior officers to interfere with the case. RULAAC warned that efforts to withdraw the case file from the Homicide Department under the guise of a collateral petition amount to an abuse of police processes and a threat to justice. The group urged the IGP to halt any interference, ensure the suspects are charged to court, and investigate officers accused of undermining the murder investigation.

Sowore Moves Freely In Lagos Despite Police ‘Wanted’ Notice

Human rights activist and former presidential candidate Omoyele Sowore appeared publicly in Lagos on Wednesday, attending two major events despite being declared “wanted” by the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Moshood Jimoh, on November 3, 2025.

Where he appeared

1. NBA Ikeja Human Rights Day Event

He participated in a panel discussion on safety, security, and mass killings in Nigeria.

The event took place just a few meters from the Lagos State Police Command headquarters.



2. UNILAG – Gani Fawehinmi Integrity Award (HEDA)

Sowore attended and received a warm welcome from students and activists.




Why police declared him wanted

The police linked him to alleged disturbances during protests against the Oworonshoki demolitions, which many groups described as illegal and inhumane.

Legal response

Sowore has filed a ₦500 million fundamental rights lawsuit against:

The Nigeria Police Force

IGP Kayode Egbetokun

CP Moshood Jimoh


He argues:

He was declared wanted without any invitation, warrant, or charges.

His rights to dignity, liberty, and movement were violated.

He has never been contacted legally and would have honoured any lawful invitation.


He is seeking:

Permission for substituted service of court processes

An interim injunction stopping the police from arresting, harassing, or declaring him wanted

A stay on the “wanted person” declaration


Public reaction

#Humanrightsgroupssaythepolicedeclaration

#Unlawful

#Vindictive

#Politicallymotivated

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE CONDUCTS PRE-DEPLOYMENT TRAINING ON PREVENTING THE RECRUITMENT AND USE OF CHILDREN IN ARMED CONFLICT

The Nigeria Police Force has conducted a week-long Pre-Deployment Training on Preventing the Recruitment and Use of Children in Armed Conflict held at the Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The programme was declared open by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, represented by AIG Aminu Baba Raji, AIG Training and Development and fully equipped officers with child-sensitive policing during internal security operations.

The programme was delivered in partnership with the Dallaire Institute for Children, Peace and Security, featuring international facilitators and certified Nigeria Police Trainers-of-Trainers. Officers were trained to detect and prevent child recruitment and to recognize that children associated with armed groups are primarily victims deserving confidentiality, empathy, and protection.

In his remarks, the IGP stressed that children remain among the most vulnerable in situations of violence and that their recruitment by armed actors whether as fighters, spies, or in other roles, is a grave violation of their rights and a threat to national security. He emphasized the need for officers deployed to conflict-affected areas to identify these risks and respond with professionalism, sensitivity, and gender-responsive approaches.

The training further strengthened existing Nigeria Police child-protection initiatives such as the Safer Schools Programme and POCACOV. A total of 25 officers were certified as ready for deployment to conflict-affected areas.

IGP Egbetokun expressed appreciation to the organizers for their support and assured that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to upholding human rights and enhancing child-protection capacity through continuous training and strong partnerships.

CSP BENJAMIN HUNDEYIN, anipr, mipra
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
December 9, 2025

Police Accused of Cover-Up as Probe Into Anambra Organ-Harvesting Officers Remains Hidden for Two Years

Two years after the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, announced an investigation into shocking allegations of torture, extrajudicial killings, extortion, and organ harvesting by officers in the Anambra Police Command, the Nigeria Police Force has yet to release the probe report. Despite promises of transparency, the accused officers reportedly returned to duty immediately after being questioned, while whistleblower Nnamdi Emeh—who exposed the crimes—remains detained even after meeting his bail conditions. Rights group RULAAC warns that the continued silence, delayed report, and Emeh’s prolonged incarceration suggest a deliberate cover-up, reinforcing longstanding fears about abuses linked to the Awkuzu unit. Activists are demanding the report’s immediate release, Emeh’s freedom, accountability for implicated officers, and structural reforms to protect whistleblowers and uphold the rule of law.


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#WhistleblowerProtection