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Tinubu – “Poverty and Hunger causing Insecurities in Nigeria”

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President Bola Tinubu on Friday Said Hunger and Poverty Have Remained the Biggest Threats to Peace in Nigeria. In a stark warning amid Nigeria’s escalating economic crisis, President Bola Tinubu declared on Friday that hunger and poverty pose the greatest risks to national peace and stability. President Tinubu spoke during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. He emphasized the urgent need for strong and immediate action. He linked Nigeria’s worsening problems to possible social unrest. The statement came as part of Tinubu’s address to federal lawmakers and…

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GRIEVOUS ASSAULT ON POLICE OFFICER: IGP MIFFED, ASSURES OF PROTECTION FOR OFFICERS’ RIGHTS

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The Nigeria Police Force is deeply concerned about the recent reprehensible and grievous assault on a police officer in Lagos State on Saturday 22nd June, 2024 at Chevron Roundabout, Lekki, Lagos State. The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has expressed dismay over this incident. The assailant, 47-year-old Oluwaseun Jacobs, a cobbler based in Ajah, has been apprehended, already been arraigned in court on a three-count charge including assault occasioning bodily harm, and conduct likely to cause breech of peace. The case has been adjourned to July…

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Internal Security : IGP Visits Kaduna State, Deploys Mobile Unit to Kariga

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Assures Kinetic, Non-Kinetic Approaches Being Pursued for Safe Rescue of Abductees Following the distressing abduction of school students in Kaduna, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, along with the DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department, Habu Sani, psc, DIG Department of Operations Ede Ayuba Ekpeji, AIG Police Mobile Force Yekini Adio Ayoku,and other senior officers undertook a visit to the state to assess the situation firsthand. During his visit, the IGP met with the Governor and extended heartfelt sympathies to the people of Kaduna State, particularly the…

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Inspector General of Police Initiates Comprehensive Training and Equipment Commissioning for School Protection

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The Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has officially commenced a training and sensitization program for state coordinators and divisional police officers within the Nigeria Police Force. The initiative focuses on enhancing school protection and includes the commissioning of platforms, vehicles, and equipment to bolster security measures. During the launch, IGP Egbetokun emphasized that the training program is designed to equip state coordinators and divisional police officers from all 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) with comprehensive knowledge of the police’s role in the National Plan for Safe…

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Inspector General of Police Issues Stern Warning Against Police Misconduct

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has strongly denounced any form of criminal malpractice and extortion perpetrated by officers of the Nigerian Police Force. In a statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP issued a stern warning against the misuse of his name for illicit activities. According to ACP Muyiwa Adejobi, the IGP has made it clear that any officer caught leveraging his name for criminal activities will face severe disciplinary measures. The IGP urged officers to prioritize transparency and professionalism, highlighting…

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IGP Egbetokun Drives Digital Transformation: Reactivates Smartforce Database for Enhanced Policing

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In a bid to bolster service delivery and internal security, the Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, has given the green light for the reactivation of the Police Smartforce Database System. The move is a crucial step in the IGP’s overarching strategy to digitize the Police Force, ensuring comprehensive records of all officers while leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) for superior security outcomes. The directive mandates the enrollment of all officers in the digitalized policing initiative, with a focus on capturing and storing individual details for record-keeping purposes. The Smartforce Database…

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President Tinubu Orders IGP To Apprehend Perpetrators

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As Ekiti Governor, Senate Leader Meet IGP Following the recent security situation in Ekiti State, and an earlier statement where the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, ordered strategic deployments to deal with the incidents, the President and Commander in Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has ordered the IGP to ensure that all the perpetrators are apprehended and caused to face the full wrath of the law. This was made known during the visit of the Ekiti State Governor, Biodun…

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EKITI: IGP Condemns Killings, Deploys Aig Abiodun Asabi, Additional Men, Assets To Zone 17 For Swift Rescue

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, strongly condemns the recent killing of two traditional rulers – HRM Oba Samuel Olusola Olatunji, the Olumojo of Imojo-Ekiti and HRM Oba David Ogunsakin, the Elesun of Esun-Ekiti in Ekiti State, and the abduction of school pupils and teachers in Emure-Ekiti. And has therefore taken immediate steps to address the security challenges in the region. To ensure the swift restoration of peace and order, the IGP has ordered the immediate deployment of Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Abiodun…

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IGP Directs Massive Deployment, Enforcement Of Movement Restrictions, Ban On Vip Aides, Escorts, State Security Outfits For 2024 Run-Off/Bye-Elections Across 26 States

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The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has ordered the restriction of all forms of vehicular movement on roads, waterways, and other forms of transportation from 12 a.m. to 6 p.m. on election day in all states where elections will be conducted, with the exception of those on essential services such as INEC officials, electoral observers, accredited media and observers both foreign and domestic, ambulances responding to medical emergencies, firefighters, etc., during the upcoming 2024 run-off and bye-elections scheduled to take place across 26 states on Saturday February…

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IGP-SIS Achieves Remarkable Milestones: 139 Suspects Apprehended, 154 Kidnapped Victims Rescued, and Significant Arms Seized in 2-Week Operation

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In a groundbreaking development, the recently inaugurated Special Intervention Squad (SIS) in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) has achieved unprecedented success under the leadership of Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Over the span of two weeks, the squad’s operations have led to the apprehension of 139 suspects, the rescue of 154 kidnapped victims, and the recovery of a substantial arsenal, including 17 firearms and 604 pieces of ammunition. The SIS, launched to reinforce the security apparatus in the FCT, demonstrated its effectiveness with notable achievements. Among the confiscated items…

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IGP Acknowledges and Commends Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit for Exceptional Service

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In a meeting held at the IGP’s Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, on Thursday, January 18th, 2024, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbeokun, conveyed his appreciation to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Unit. The IGP highlighted the unit’s exceptional service in safeguarding the nation against evolving threats associated with explosive materials. Recognizing the pivotal role played by the unit during the Boko Haram insurgency, the IGP commended their efforts in bringing an end to frequent bombing activities. He specifically mentioned recent achievements, such…

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IGP Initiates Comprehensive Insurance Policy to Enhance Police Welfare

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In a significant move aimed at prioritizing the welfare of the Nigeria Police Force, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has announced the initiation of a comprehensive standard insurance policy for the Force. This proactive step is geared towards enhancing the well-being of police personnel and their families, emphasizing the commitment of the Police Force to quality service delivery. To implement this robust insurance framework, the IGP convened a meeting with Mr. Sunday Thomas, the Commissioner for Insurance at the National Insurance Commission, at the Force…

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