Mutiny Alert: Senior police officers reject retirement

Senior police officers reject

A storm is brewing within the Nigeria Police Force, as senior officers accused of age falsification resist retirement, fueling an internal crisis. According to reports, some of these officers have remained in the force for over 44 years, leading to heightened tensions within the Nigeria Police Force.  The tension has escalated into a power struggle between Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun and Deputy Inspector-General (DIG), Dasuƙi Galadanchi over a controversial two-year service extension request. Galadanchi, whose tenure had already been extended, is demanding an additional two years, arguing that…

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“Your time in service is over” – MURIC tells IGP

MURIC tells IGP

The Muslim Rights Concern, (MURIC), has warned against tenure extension for Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun. Prof. Ishaq Akintola, the Executive Director of MURIC, in a statement on Monday, said the extension could erode efficiency, breed division, and diminish public confidence in the police According to him, the amendment to the Police Act that paved the way for Egbetokun’s tenure extension is a cause for concern. The amended Section 18(8) of the Act allows the I-G to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the…

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Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group slams trial of #EndBadGovernance young northern protesters by IGP

#EndBadGovernance protesters

..Urges Tinubus fatherly intervention The Renewed Kaduna Restoration Group, (RKRG), has condemned the detention and reported mistreatment of minors involved in the #EndBadGovernance protests. The Group made the call in an interview with the Chairman,Voice of Liberty, Alhaji (Dr.) Ahmed Tijjani Ramalan, yesterday, in Abuja. The RKRG called on President Bola Tinubu to halt the trial of the hunger-stricken protesters, who are mostly minors. The Group added that the trial by the Nigerian Police constitutes negative publicity, highly detrimental to the image and reputation and brought disrepute to his administration,…

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Stop using IGs name to intimidate others Police warn

Police issues order

The Nigeria Police Force has asked Nigerians to refrain from using the office or the name of the Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, to intimidate others. According to the Police, using the IGs name or office could undermine the values of impartiality that the office upholds in the country. The Force, in a post via its official X.com handle yesterday, stated these while reacting to an assault on an e-hailing (Bolt) driver, Stephen Abuwatseya, by a member of the House of Representatives, Alex Ikwechegh. Recall that a viral video…

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Dino Melaye wins 6-yr legal tussle against FG, IGP

Dino Melaye wins

The presiding judge of the Abuja High Court, Justice Sylvanus Oriji, has reportedly discharged and acquitted former senator Dino Melaye of the charges brought before him by the Federal Government. Recall that the legal battle began six years ago. In a post on X, Melaye, who represented Kogi-West district in the 9th National Assembly, said the presiding judge, Justice Sylvanus Oriji cleared him of two charges of providing false information concerning an alleged assassination attempt on his life in 2017. The Attorney-Generals Office formally charged Melaye on January 31, 2018,…

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Rivers: “We’ll not provide security during LG elections” – Police

Police on LG polls

…”Other agencies’ll do the job” – Fubara The Police have directed their operatives not to provide for Rivers local governments election scheduled to hold today, Saturday. The Rivers Police Commands spokesperson,  SP Grace Iringe-Koko, who announced this to newsmen yesterday in Port Harcourt, the State capital, said the decision to shun the poll was in line with the judgment of the Federal High Court barring the Police from providing security for the election, Iringe-Koko confirmed that the Command had begun withdrawing its officers from election duties. The court order bars the…

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IGP Egbetokun gets 3-yr tenure extension

IGP Egbetokun

President Bola Tinubu has approved the extension of the tenure of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, sources at the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, (SGF), have disclosed. According to officials, who disclosed this to newsmen yesterday on condition of anonymity, said that the IGPs tenure was extended by three years. They said the SGF, George Akume, gave the IGP the letter of his tenure extension on Monday. A senior security officer at the SGF Office also confirmed that the IGP received his…

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Insecurity: “No rest until Nigeria is safe” IGP Egbetokun

IGP Egbetokun

Inspector-General of Police, (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, has pledged that the Nigeria Police will not rest until the country is safe and secure for all its citizens and residents. Egbetokun made this commitment in Abuja at the weekend, while addressing the media after successfully handing over the rescued medical students from the Universities of Jos and Maiduguri who were abducted in Benue State a week ago to their respective Vice-Chancellors. Egbetokun said, We remain resolute in our commitment to rid our nation of criminal elements who seek to disrupt the peace…

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“We can’t afford to have violent protests in Nigeria” – IGP

IGP Egbetokun

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, addressed the nation in light of the planned nationwide protests, emphasising the severe negative effects that violent demonstrations can have on our society. In his address, the IGP highlighted several critical points that underscore the importance of maintaining peace and order during protests. “It is not only in Nigeria that there is hardship. It is a global meltdown. Is the government doing anything about it? Yes! This is what a responsive government will do,” stated the IGP. He stressed that while the…

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“Foreign mercenaries involved in planned protest” – IGP Egbetokun raises alarm

IGP Egbetokun

Asks protesters to submit names, addresses to Police The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has said the Police have credible intelligence that foreign mercenaries are involved in the planned nationwide protest. Egbetokun raised the alarm in Abuja yesterday, at a press conference, urged all Nigerians to exercise caution and think twice before joining any protest group. He said, We have been monitoring development surrounding protest threats. While some groups call for violent protests, emulating Kenyas recent events, others advocate for peaceful demonstrations. However, some individuals promote peaceful protests with…

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