Tag: DIGS

IGP Egbetokun Suspends Special Promotions Within Police Force

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The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has announced the suspension of special promotions within the Nigeria Police Force, citing concerns that such practices are undermining the integrity and effectiveness of the organization. Expressing his displeasure at the rampant lobbying for special promotions, IGP Egbetokun declared that any future recommendations for special promotions from higher authorities would result in disciplinary action against the individuals involved. He emphasized that special promotions, when necessary, would be handled exclusively by the police management. Additionally, the IGP banned any form of undue soliciting for…

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PSC Mandates Retirement of Four DIGs for Breaching Police Tradition

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The Police Service Commission (PSC) has issued a directive for the immediate compulsory retirement of four senior Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs), namely Dan-Mallam Mohammed, Moses Jitiboh, Hafiz Inuwa, and Adeleke Bode. These DIGs were found to be in violation of established police tradition by not retiring after the appointment of their colleague, Olukayode Egbetokun, as the acting Inspector-General of Police. However, the PSC has simultaneously endorsed the promotion of four Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, namely Ibrahim Ka’oje, Daniel Sokari-Pedro, Ayuba Ekpeji, and Usman Nagogo, to the rank of DIGs.…

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