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IGP Disu Deploys New Police Commissioners to States, Strategic Formations

August 7, 2026

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of Commissioners of Police (CPs) to state commands and strategic formations across the country as part of efforts to strengthen

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IGP Orders Probe, Disciplinary Action Over Viral Police Misconduct on Lagos–Benin Expressway

July 25, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Olatunji Disu, has ordered a comprehensive investigation into the conduct of police officers captured in a viral video allegedly engaging in unprofessional behaviour and making derogatory ethnic

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IGP Disu Reaffirms Commitment to Criminal Justice Reforms, Strengthens Police-NBA Partnership

June 23, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to advancing criminal justice reforms and strengthening collaboration with key stakeholders in the justice sector, as

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IGP Disu Bans Unauthorised Social Media Activities by Police Personnel

June 23, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to desist from unauthorised social media activities capable of undermining the integrity, professionalism and public

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IGP Disu Celebrates Fathers, Commends Police Officers on Father’s Day

June 21, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has joined millions of Nigerians in commemorating Father’s Day, paying tribute to fathers across the country for their contributions to family stability, social cohesion, and

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IGP Bans POS Operators From Operating Near Police Stations Nationwide

May 13, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has barred Point-of-Sale (POS) operators from operating within 200 metres of police stations and formations across the country over concerns linked to extortion and other unprofessional practices involving

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Police Dismiss Sowore’s Allegations of Weak Leadership Against New IGP Disu

March 7, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed allegations by activist and publisher of Sahara Reporters, Omoyele Sowore, accusing the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, of showing early signs of weak leadership,

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Tinubu Swears in Disu as Substantive IGP, Backs Police Role in State Police Implementation

March 4, 2026

President Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the Council Chambers of the State House, Abuja. Disu took

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Police Council Ratifies Disu as IGP, Tinubu to Swear Him In Wednesday

March 2, 2026

The Nigeria Police Council on Monday ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), with his swearing-in scheduled for Wednesday by President Ahmed Tinubu, Prime Business Africa reports.

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Tinubu Decorates Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police

February 25, 2026

Bola Tinubu has formally decorated Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja. The event took place on Wednesday, a day after Disu was

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N100m ‘Banking Error’ Involving Ex-IGP’s Son Ignites Accountability Debate

February 25, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that the N100 million transferred into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, son of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, was a banking error

Acting IGP, Egbetokun, Assumes Office, Promises To Deliver On Internal Security

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Presidency Explains IGP Egbetokun Resignation

February 24, 2026

Presidency has said Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun resigned due to family matters requiring his full attention. In a statement, presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga said the police chief submitted his resignation in

Edo Election: IGP Restrict Movement, Ban Security Escorts To Ensure Peaceful Poll

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IGP Egbetokun Resigns, Successor Named

February 24, 2026

Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from his position following a directive from President Bola Tinubu, according to a presidency source. The source said Egbetokun stepped down after a

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Court Restrains Sowore, Sahara Reporters From Publishing Alleged Defamatory Content Against IGP Egbetokun

February 23, 2026

The Federal Capital Territory High Court sitting at Life Camp, Abuja, has granted an interim injunction restraining activist Omoyele Sowore and online platform Sahara Reporters from further publishing content deemed defamatory against

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Court Order Stops Police From Resuming Tinted Glass Permit Enforcement Nationwide

December 18, 2025

A High Court of Delta State sitting in Orerokpe has issued an interim injunction restraining the Inspector General of Police and the Nigeria Police Force from resuming the enforcement of the tinted

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FG, Police Launch Task Force to Recover Encroached Federal Lands, Roll Out Housing for Officers

August 20, 2025

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged the support of the Nigeria Police Force for a new federal housing initiative aimed at providing thousands of affordable housing units for police

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HURIWA Calls For Resignation Of CDS, IGP Amid Rising Insecurity

December 6, 2024

Human Rights Writers Association of Nigeria (HURIWA) has demanded the immediate resignation of the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS), General Christopher Musa, and the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, over

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ICAN Honours IGP, LASU Bursar, APC Chairman, Others With Merit Awards

January 14, 2024

ICAN Ojo, Badagry, Agbara (Oba) & District Society has honored Inspector General of Police, Egbetokun Kayode, Bursar of Lagos State University (LASU), Mr Said Babatunde Olayinka, FCA, and the All Progressive Congress

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IGP Orders Probe Into Alleged Assault On NLC’s President, Assures Transparent Investigation

November 10, 2023

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has launched an investigation into the reported assault on National Labour Congress President, Comrade Joe Ajaero. The directive comes amid a

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IGP Disbands Police Team Who Ran Over Handcuffed Man In Edo

July 6, 2023

The acting Inspector General of Police, Olukayode Egbetokun, has ordered the disbandment of the team of Police officers accused of running over a man in handcuffs in Edo State. The IGP has

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Acting IGP, Egbetokun, Assumes Office, Promises To Deliver On Internal Security

June 21, 2023

Bill Gates, has revealed that his 20-year-old daughter, Phoebe, was excited that he would see Nigerian music stars Burna Boy and Rema on his visit to Nigeria.

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Court Sentences Nigeria’s Police Boss To Three Months In Prison

November 29, 2022

A Federal High Court sitting in Abuja has sentenced the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Usman Baba, to three months in prison over contempt of court. Justice Mobolaji Olajuwon of the Abuja

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IGP Orders Closure Of All IRT, STS Units Over Abba Kyari Drug Scandal

February 15, 2022

Following the alleged involvement of Abba Kyari's team in drug trafficking, leading to his arrest on Monday, the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba has ordered the closure of all satellite units

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