IGP pays over N2.4 billion life assurance to families of deceased police officers
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has said that the welfare of officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force remains one of the central pillars of his administration. The Inspector-General of Police said this at the presentation of cheques for group life assurance scheme for 2018/2019, 2020/2021, 2021/2022, 2022/2023 and IG family […]
SOWORE claims Nigeria police only enforcing what’s not law
Human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore has accused the Nigeria Police of enforcing what is not law in the country. Sowore made this allegation on Wednesday while fielding questions in an interview. He was speaking on citizen–police relations, stressing that policing should be about ensuring the protection of citizens in the country. “First thing is that […]
POLICE clarifies that N100m paid into IGP’s son was an error
The Nigeria Police Force has said the N100 million paid into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, son of the outgoing inspector-general of police, Kayode Egbetokun, was a mistake and was promptly reversed. The clarification followed an online report alleging that the money originated from the Anambra State Government’s security vote account. Speaking on […]
TINUBU removes Egbetokun, appoints new inspector-general of police
Kayode Egbetokun has been replaced as Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, with Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu taking over the top position, a presidency source confirmed to ARISE News on Tuesday, 24th FEB, 2026. The source confirmed the development, stating that an official announcement would be made shortly. “AIG Tunji Disu is the new IGP. Confirmed,” the […]
TWO bandits killed as police foil attack in Oyo
The Oyo State Police command on Monday foiled a deadly bandit attack at Elebe Village, Aleniboro, via Irawo Mine in Atisbo Local Government Area of the state and neutralised two members of the group. A statement released by the state Police Public Relations Officer, Olayinka Ayanlade, in Ibadan, the state capital, said the breakthrough followed […]