Nigeria Breaking News
As Christians across Nigeria prepare to mark the 2025 Easter celebration, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has directed Commissioners of Police (CPs) across all State Commands and Formations—as well as their supervising Assistant Inspectors-General of Police—to implement watertight security measures and enhance visibility policing nationwide. In a statement issued by the Force Public …
ABUJA — In response to the renewed wave of deadly attacks in Plateau State since March 28, 2025, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate deployment of counter-terrorism units, tactical squads, and advanced surveillance resources to affected communities. In a statement released on Wednesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, …
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has directed all commands of the Force to implement a comprehensive plan to reduce crime rates by 50 per cent in 2025. He gave the directive at the 5th Edition of the Annual Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers in Abeokuta on Monday. The News Agency of Nigeria …
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has vowed that those responsible for the violence that erupted in Osun State on Monday, leading to the loss of lives, will be brought to book. Egbetokun made this known as he ordered the deployment of tactical squads to restore peace in the state following the local government crisis. …
The police headquarters on Thursday disclosed that no such outrageous number of 3,907 firearms is missing in the armouries of the NPF, saying the allegations are misleading and inaccurate. The Force headquarters, however, acknowledged challenges faced by the police during periods of civil unrest, during which several police officers were killed and their arms carted …
ABUJA—The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has directed that henceforth, “No operative should be seen carrying assault arms (rifles) while dressed in civilian attire (mufti).” He also issued a stern warning to all officers regarding serious breaches of human rights, emphasizing the duty of the Force to uphold these rights. Speaking during a virtual …