Security

IGP Approves Conference, Retreat for Senior Officers

Web News 21 October 2023 138 0

The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the fourth edition of the Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers across the nation. The Nigeria Police Force made this known in an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, Continue Reading

Security

IGP Attributes Difficulty in Policing to 190,000 Personnel Shortfall

Web News 31 August 2023 191 0

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP)  Olukayode Egbetokun says insufficient manpower is hindering the agency’s efforts to tackle crime, saying the police need an extra 190,000 personnel to effectively man the country. IGP Egbetokun said this in a paper presentation to the Senior Executive Course 45 at the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, Kuru, Continue Reading

Security

Update: Acting IGP Highlights Strategies for Improved Security

Web News 22 August 2023 231 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Acting Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun says efforts to recruit additional security personnel into the Nigeria Police Force are ongoing to address the shortage of manpower within the force. He disclosed this at a 3-day retreat organized by the Police Service Commission for the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police in […]Continue Reading

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Ex-IGPs Hold Retreat in Ibadan, Brainstorm on Security

Web News 21 August 2023 286 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Former Inspectors General of Police in Nigeria have arrived for a two-day Retreat which opens tomorrow, Tuesday, August 22nd 2023. The event holds at the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture  IITA, Ibadan Oyo State. Already in town for the Retreat are the Chairman of the Committee of Retired Inspectors General of Police, […]Continue Reading

Security

Makinde Hosts Retired Inspectors-General of Police

Web News 21 August 2023 306 0

By Iyabo Adebisi Governor of Oyo State, ‘Seyi Makinde, will host the 12 former retired Inspectors-General of Police, under the aegis of the Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police, in Ibadan, for a three-day retreat starting Monday, August 21, 2023. The retired IGPs will converge on the International Institute of Tropical Agriculture (IITA), Ibadan, for Continue Reading

Security

Tinubu, NSA, Service Chiefs, IGP in Closed-Door Meeting

Web News 3 July 2023 214 0

President Bola Tinubu is currently meeting behind closed doors with the National Security Adviser, NSA, Nuhu Ribadu, new service chiefs and the Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP, at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. The meeting is the first of such since President Tinubu approved the appointment of the new set of security managers almost two weeks […]Continue Reading

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IGP Orders Immediate Deployment of CPs to State Commands

Web News 27 April 2023 419 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the immediate deployment of Commissioners of police to various commands across the country. In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Thursday, the decision followed the approval of the recommendation of the IGP for the posting of Commissioners of Police […]Continue Reading

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IGP Redeploys Officers

Web News 8 February 2023 245 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman  Baba, has ordered the redeployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, DIGs, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, AIGs, and Commissioners of Police, CPs, to Departments, Commands, and Formations in line with his manpower development policy of placing round pegs in round holes. In a statement signed in Abuja by the Force Continue Reading

Security

2023 Poll: IGP Orders Distribution of Revised Operational Guidelines

Web News 19 January 2023 281 0

Police officers and other law enforcement agents are to receive Revised Standard Operational Guides/Rules. A statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, mnipr, mipra, says that the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc(+), NPM, NEAPS, fdc, CFR, gave the order to this effect. The statement explains that Continue Reading

Crime

Sanwo-Olu Meets IGP, Seeks Prosecution of Killer Cops

Web News 29 December 2022 247 0

The Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Thursday, met with the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba at the Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja over the recent extra-judicial killings by trigger-happy cops in the state and seeking appropriate prosecution. In a Thursday statement obtained by our correspondent, the Force spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi Continue Reading

Security

IGP Reiterates Commitment to Police Welfare, Completes 198 Projects

Web News 4 October 2022 479 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba is set to commission Modern Police Stations, barracks and 192 other projects in the Six States of the Federation. The Force Spokesperson, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi stated this in a statement issued and made available to newsmen in Abuja. The statement reads, “This is in line with his […]Continue Reading

Politics

OsunDecides2022: IGP Applauds Security Agencies, Others

Web News 17 July 2022 256 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Alkali Baba, has commended the security operatives particularly officers of the Nigeria Police Force, the Military, and other security agencies as well as the electorates in Osun State for the peaceful conduct of the elections held on Saturday, July 16th, 2022. He gave The commendation in a release signed […]Continue Reading

Security

IGP Orders Nationwide Security Beef-up

Web News 8 July 2022 234 0

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has assured Nigerians of efforts to improve public safety and security across the country during and after the Eid-el-Kabir celebration. The police boss also directed Commissioners of Police and Tactical Commanders in all the states of the federation and the Federal Capital Territory, and their supervisory Assistant Inspectors Continue Reading

Crime

IGP declares 12 wanted over Anambra killings, robberies

Web News 23 April 2022 444 0

The Nigeria Police Force has declared 12 suspects wanted for alleged conspiracy, murder, armed robbery, acts of terrorism, kidnapping, cultism, and unlawful possession of firearms. The individuals were said to have been involved in housebreaking, burglary, malicious damage, and conduct likely to cause a breach of public peace in Isu-Aniocha, Awka North LGA of Anambra […]Continue Reading

Security

Strike: IGP Advises Officers Against Mutiny

Web News 24 March 2022 338 0

Contrary to the speculations that some policemen in the zone are planning to embark on strike action, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 17 comprising Ekiti and Ondo States, AIG Ene Okon, says there are no plans by policemen attached to the Zone to embark on such industrial action.Mr Okon disclosed this […]Continue Reading

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IGP Bans Use Of Unapproved Police Uniforms; Calls For Severe Sanctions Against Erring Officers

Web News 11 March 2022 505 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has expressed dismay at the flagrant disregard for the approved Nigeria Police Force dress code by officers on patrol and guard, stop and search, and other routine police operations. The IGP observed with dismay that some of these officers have formed the habit of wearing t-shirts and […]Continue Reading

Security

Police Women Dress Code: Adopted, Approved In Line With International Best Practices

Web News 4 March 2022 487 0

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, psc, NPM, fdc, has approved a new and improved dress code for women officers which permits them to wear stud earrings, and headscarf under their berets or peak caps as the case may be while in uniform. The dress code was unveiled at the IGP’s meeting with […]Continue Reading

Crime

IGP Orders Investigation into Alleged Extortion of 22 Million Naira Worth of Bitcoin

Web News 21 December 2021 404 0

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced investigations into the alleged professional misconduct, abuse of office and extortion of Twenty-Two Million Naira worth of Bitcoin from some citizens in Lagos State, levelled against a Deputy Superintendent of Police, Nwawe Cordelia and others, serving at the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos. This Continue Reading

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IGP Deploys More Tactical Teams In Anambra

Web News 5 October 2021 596 0

  The Inspector General of Police, Alkali Baba Usma has approved the deployment of more Tactical teams to Anambra State. The Commissioner of Police in the state, Mr. Tony Olofu made this known when he visited some crime scenes in Nnewi to ascertain the level of damage done by hoodlums who attacked the area on […]Continue Reading

Security

IGP Calls For Collaborative Effort Among Security Outfits To Surmount Insecurity

Web News 29 September 2021 461 0

Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Mr. Usman Baba has stressed the need for collaboration among Security agencies in tackling the insecurity bedevilling the nation. IGP Baba stated this during his working visit to the police headquarters Eleyele Ibadan, Oyo state.  Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Usman Baba said his visit to Police headquarters in Oyo state became […]Continue Reading

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IGP Announces Suspension Of Tinted Vehicle Windscreens

Web News 8 June 2021 412 0

The Inspector-General of Police Usman Alkali Baba has announced the immediate suspension of tinted vehicle windscreens in Nigeria. The IGP announced this on Monday during a meeting with senior police officers including commissioners and DIGs from across the states. He also directed that the issuance of spy number plates be put on hold. This according […]Continue Reading

Security

June 12: IGP Reads Riot Act To Zonal AIGs, Command CPs

Web News 8 June 2021 554 0

As June 12 commemoration of Democracy Day approaches, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba, has directed Zonal Assistant Inspectors General of Police and Commissioners of Police in states and FCT to deal firmly with any person or group who may want to take advantage of the event to threaten internal security order. Speaking […]Continue Reading

Economy

Reps Threaten Sanctions Against IGP, NIMASA,CBN

Web News 7 June 2021 409 0

The House of Representatives has threatened sanctions against the Inspector General of Police, Director General of the Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency, (NIMASA) and the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), if they failed to honour parliament’s invitation within 72 hours. The resolution was sequel to a motion adopted by the ad hoc Committee of […]Continue Reading

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Oyo Crisis: IGP Deploys Intervention, Stabilization Forces

Web News 15 February 2021 405 0

Inspector General of Police, IGP M.A Adamu, NPM, MNI, has ordered the immediate deployment of Police Intervention and Stabilization Forces to Oyo State to reclaim the public space, reinforce security and bolster public confidence in the areas affected by the recent crisis in the State. The deployments, consisting largely of intelligence and operational assets of […]Continue Reading

Security

Oyo State Gets New CP As Frank Mba Becomes CP, FFPRO

Web News 12 January 2021 1321 0

A new Commissioner of Police, Ngozi Onadeko, has been posted to the Oyo State Police Command. The order was given by the Inspector General of Police, Mohammed Adamu on Monday, January 11, 2021. The posting, with those of other Commissioners of Police to various other commands, is with immediate effect. Posted to Ebonyi State Command […]Continue Reading