Kayode Egbetokun
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria, responsible for overseeing the country's police force and ensuring law enforcement compliance, particularly in the enforcement of mandatory Third-Party Vehicle Insurance.
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Kayode Egbetokun is the former Inspector General of Police whose exit preceded the retirement of Frank Mba and others.
DIG Frank Mba, others to retire as 7 AIGs await promotion
Nigeria· 2026-03-06
The planned retirement of Mba and other DIGs followed the exit of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Police Shakeup, Petrol Prices & Top HeadlinesNigeria· 2026-03-06
Kayode Egbetokun is the former Inspector-General of Police who resigned due to family issues.
Police Council Confirms Olatunji Disu as Substantive IGNigeria· 2026-03-02
In its statement announcing the resignation of former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, last Tuesday, the Presidency had indicated that the council would be convened shortly.
Tinubu Convenes Police Council to Confirm Disu as IGPNigeria· 2026-03-02Kayode Egbetokun's resignation led to the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police.
Tinubu appoints acting IGP Tunji Disu after Egbetokun exitsNigeria· 2026-03-01Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police appreciated for his support and strategic leadership.
Police foil bandit attack in Oyo, kill two suspectsNigeria· 2026-02-16
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police recognized for his strategic leadership.
Ondo Police Raid Cult Hideout, Arresting Three SuspectsNigeria· 2026-02-15
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police whom Ardo Risku appealed to for intervention in his son's case.
Benue MACBAN chair seeks IG’s help over son’s detentionNigeria· 2026-02-08
Kayode Egbetokun dismissed allegations of a promotion scandal, insisting that the exercise was based strictly on merit and professionalism.
74,352 Officers Promoted in 2025Nigeria· 2026-02-08Kayode Egbetokun dismissed allegations that the police arrested innocent Nigerians and peaceful protesters during the recent unrest in Ekpoma.
52 Arrested Were Not Protesters, Says IGNigeria· 2026-01-18
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector General of Police.
Tinubu, govs mark Armed Forces Day across NigeriaNigeria· 2026-01-16
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police who was thanked for his strategic leadership and support in anti-cultism operations.
Police Arrest 25 Suspected Cultists in Ondo StateNigeria· 2026-01-11Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun commended the operatives for their courage and professionalism.
Police arrest 22 in nationwide crackdown, recover firearmsNigeria· 2025-12-26
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, directed the nationwide security arrangement for the Nigeria Police Force.
Kwara Police Deploy Officers for Yuletide SecurityNigeria· 2025-12-24
The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered the immediate sanction of the head of a police unit implicated in the controversial arrest of journalist Sodeeq Atanda.
IGP Sanctions Officer Over FIJ Journalist’s ArrestNigeria· 2025-12-23
The holiday declaration coincides with directives from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who ordered the strategic deployment of police personnel.
Police Boost Patrols, FG Declares HolidayNigeria· 2025-12-23
Mr Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police mentioned in relation to ongoing policing reforms.
Man arrested for shooting police officers in OndoNigeria· 2025-12-21
Nigeria's police chief Kayode Egbetokun stated that he had stepped up operations to ensure the children and staff were freed.
Catholic bishop hits out at Nigeria's failure to rescue abducted schoolchildren
United Kingdom· 2025-11-25
IGP Kayode Egbetokun approved the deployment of tactical teams to reinforce security in Anambra State.
Police deploy helicopters & dronesNigeria· 2025-11-02
El-Rufai alerted the Police Service Commissioner after a petition to Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, failed.
El-Rufai Challenges Kaduna Police Commissioner Over "UnlawfuNigeria· 2025-09-09
The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has approved the appointment of CSP Benjamin Hundeyin as the new Force Public Relations Officer.
IGP Names Hundeyin as Police SpokesNigeria· 2025-09-04
The President lauded the IGP’s efforts and resilience in the face of the country’s security challenges.
Tinubu Praises IGP Egbetokun's Leadership on BirthdayNigeria· 2025-09-04
Current IGP Kayode Egbetokun paid tribute to Solomon Arase as senior officers gathered to sign the condolence register.
Towering Figure in Nigerian Police History |Nigeria· 2025-09-02
Kayode Egbetokun commended the officers for their significant breakthrough in the case.
Police Arrest Two, Recover Machine Gun, Ammunition in KatsinNigeria· 2025-09-01
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is noted for his visionary leadership within the force.
100 Arrested in Ondo Crime Sweep, Including 87-Year-Old ArmsNigeria· 2025-09-01
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police whose leadership inspired the professionalism within the force.
100 Suspects Arrested in Ondo Crime CrackdownNigeria· 2025-08-31
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police who approved the deployment of new Commissioners of Police to five states.
New CPs in Ondo, Cross River, OthersNigeria· 2025-07-06
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector-General of Police advocating for pension reform for retired police officers.
Police Pension Scheme: Constitutional Violation, IHRC TellsNigeria· 2025-07-05
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector General of Police mentioned in the petition against Gail Fajembola.
Lagos Socialite Sues Police for N50m Over HarassmentNigeria· 2025-06-30
Kayode Egbetokun is the Inspector General of Police who directed the redeployment of Wilfred Afolabi.
30 Ondo Kidnappers Prosecuted: Police CrackdownNigeria· 2025-06-30
