Tag: #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

Jul

10

2025

Senate approves N200m compensation for Family of 2 year old killed by stray bullet fired by NDLEA official in Delta

NATIONAL NEWS#Compensation, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #IvanOnoseOmhonrina, #NationalDrugLawEnforcementAgency, #NDLEA, #SenateCommitteeonEthics, #SenatorNedaImaseun, #Straybullet

Senate approves N200m compensation for Family of 2 year old killed by stray bullet fired by NDLEA official in Delta The sum of N200 million has been approved for the family of the 2-years-old baby, Ivan Onose Omhonrina, who was accidentally shot de@d during a raid on a notorious drug joint by operatives of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) in Delta State on July 13, 2023. The Senate gave the approval during the plenary today, when the matter came up following a petition submitted by the Chairman of the Senate Committee on Ethics, Senator Neda Imaseun. Part of…

Jul

10

2025

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AIG Fayoade holds refresher training for Zone 2 Police Officers on use of force

NATIONAL NEWS#Force, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

AIG Fayoade holds refresher training for Zone 2 Police Officers on use of force The Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG in charge of Zone 2 Police Command, AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade today organized an intensive refresher training for officers in the Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan. This is to enable them be at the cutting edge as it concerns the Use of Force in the Discharge of Statutory Police Duties, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The session was facilitated by AIG Adeoye Adeniran Oluwafimihan (retd). It was held at the M.D. Abubakar Conference Hall,…

Jul

08

2025

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IGP Egbetokun Attends 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting in Algiers, Algeria

NEWS#AFRIPOL, #CentralAfricanPoliceChiefsCommittee, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

IGP Egbetokun Attends 13th AFRIPOL Steering Committee Meeting in Algiers, Algeria ‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, is currently in Algiers, Algeria, where he is participating in the 13th Meeting of the AFRIPOL Steering Committee, taking place from July 7 to 8, 2025. The summit gathers Police Chiefs, senior law enforcement executives, and continental security stakeholders to address the growing complexities of terrorism, organized crime and violent extremism across Africa, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The IGP is attending in his dual capacity as Nigeria’s Chief of Police and the current…

Jun

28

2025

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IGP Egbetokun Orders Investigation Into Alleged police welfare denial

SECURITY#IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #security

IGP Egbetokun Orders Investigation Into Alleged police welfare denial ‎‎The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has ordered a thorough investigation into the allegations raised in a viral video by a retired Superintendent of Police concerning the welfare and retirement benefits of police pensioners. The IGP has tasked the NPF Pensions Limited to urgently examine the claims, identify any possible lapses, and ensure that appropriate action is taken to address the concerns raised, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report.‎‎The Nigeria Police Force is not insensitive to the plight of its pensioners, many of…

Jun

18

2025

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BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest

NATIONAL NEWS#2025BenueMassacre, #AhmedBolaTinubu, #Benuekillings, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun

BENUE MASSACRE: President Tinubu queries IGP, Security Operatives over delayed arrest of perpetrators President Bola Tinubu has expressed dismay over the failure of security operatives to apprehend suspects linked to the recent bloodbath in Yelewata community in Guma Local Government Area of Benue State. No fewer than 200 people were killed when assailants suspected to be herders invaded the community on Friday, June 13, 2025, and carried out the dastardly act. The incident, another episode in the recent wave of violent killings in the North-Central state, triggered national outrage, forcing the President to make a condolence visit on Wednesday, June…

Jun

12

2025

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Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians

NATIONAL NEWS#CyberIntelligence, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #NigeriaPolice

Police Uncovers, Dismantles WhatsApp Fraud Syndicate Targeting High-profile Nigerians The Nigeria Police Force, through its National Cybercrime Centre (NCCC), has successfully uncovered and disrupted a sophisticated cyber fraud syndicate responsible for hijacking several WhatsApp accounts of citizens, particularly prominent figures, and subsequent attempts to defraud contacts within its network. This was disclosed in a press statement e-signed and released to the National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP by the Force PRO, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi. According to the statement, The operation followed an official complaint lodged on April 14, 2025. A swift and strategic response by the NPF-NCCC’s cyber…

Jun

08

2025

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Gaidam honours IGP Egbetokun’s leadership, commends his excellence, bravity

NATIONAL NEWS#AhmedBolaTinubu, #IbrahimGaidam, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #PoliceAffairs

Gaidam honours IGP Egbetokun's leadership, commends his excellence, bravity The Honourable Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, has commended the dedication of awardees at the Nigeria Police Awards and Commendation Ceremony, describing them as shining examples for others to follow. Speaking during the second edition of the award ceremony held at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja, the Minister said the honourees’ actions embody the highest ideals of policing—protecting lives, upholding justice, and maintaining peace, the National Association of Online Security News Publishers (NAOSNP) reports. Senator Gaidam noted that their commitment not only ensures the safety of citizens but…

Jun

06

2025

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IGP Egbetokun Commissions 31 Police Combat GunBoats

NATIONAL NEWS#Gunboats, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #security, #Waterways

IGP Egbetokun Commissions 31 Police Combat GunBoats In a bid to reinforce safety, security on waterways, the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun has commissioned 31 newly acquired operational gun boats for the Nigeria Police Marine The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun today June 5 2025, commissioned 31 newly acquired operational gun boats for the Nigeria Police Marine Unit marking, thus a significant investment in maritime security. This spectacular effort of the Inpector-general of Police is geared towards enhancing the Unit's capacity to combat crime, protect waterways, and ensure the safety and security of citizens…

Jun

04

2025

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IGP Assures More Security To Boost Marine, Blue Economy In Nigeria

NATIONAL NEWS#Dr.Akutah Pius Ukeyima, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #theNigerianShippers’Council, security

IGP Assures More Security To Boost Marine, Blue Economy In Nigeria The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has again reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to provide adequate security to boost economic activities in the marine and blue economy sector of Nigeria. He made this known today Tuesday, 3rd June 2025, when he played host to the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Shippers’ Council, Dr. Akutah Pius Ukeyima, Esq, MON and his delegation at the IGP Smart Conference Room, Louis Edet House, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The visit also had in attendance the Force…

Jun

02

2025

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POCACOV Marks Children’s Day with Anti-Cultism Message to Over 20 Lagos Schools

NEWS#Criminalities, #IGPKayodeAdeoluEgbetokun, #POCACOV, #Police, #PoliceCampaignAgainst Cultism and OtherVices, #Rehabilitation

POCACOV Marks Children’s Day with Anti-Cultism Message to Over 20 Lagos Schools The advocacy initiative of the Nigeria Police against cultism, Police Campaign Against Cultism and Other Vices (POCACOV) has used its Children's Day event to task children and youths to avoid bullying, cultism, violence, and other social vices which may be harmful to them and other members of the society. The event attended by schoolchildren in over 20 schools in Lagos also happened simultaneously in many other states of the federation on Saturday 31st May, 2025, National Association of Online Security News Publishers, NAOSNP can report. The NPF nationwide…