Inspector General Kayode Egbetokun

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Tinubu Sacks IGP Egbetokun, Appoints Tunji Disu

February 24, 2026 Omajemite Don

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following months of controversy surrounding the extension of the police chief’s tenure. The development comes amid sustained…

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You Should Be Ashamed of Yourself,’ Rivers Gov Fubara Blasts Police IGP Egbetokun, Says Police Security Not Needed To Hold Local Govt Elections

October 4, 2024 Omajemite Don

Rivers Gov Fubara Slams Police IG Egbetokun, Insists on Local Government Elections Without Police Security Rivers State Governor Siminalayi Fubara has sharply criticized Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun,…

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IGP Dismisses Alleged WhatsApp Message Over Tinubu Must Go Protest

July 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has denied any connection to a WhatsApp message circulating on social media discouraging protests in Lagos State.   The message in question, observed…

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Police e-CMR: IGP Egbetokun Suspends Enforcement

July 15, 2024 Omajemite Don

IGP Egbetokun Suspends Enforcement of Electronic Central Motor Registry.  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has suspended the planned enforcement of the Electronic Central Motor Registry (e-CMR) for vehicle…

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Nigeria Not Ready for State Police, Says IGP, But Jonathan Insists It’s ‘Non-Negotiable

April 22, 2024 Omajemite Don

Former President Goodluck Jonathan has disagreed with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over the establishment of state police. While the IGP believes Nigeria is not “mature” for…

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Police Intensify Rescue Operations Over Abduction, Killing of Abuja Sisters

January 14, 2024 Gideon Ese

The Nigerian Police Force in response to the tragic abduction of six young girls in the Bwari Area Council of the Federal Capital Territory, the Nigeria Police Force has announced…

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