IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who was appointed by President Bola Tinubu, June 19, 2023 has celebrated his one year anniversary in office.

During its monthly conference with senior officers, which coincides with the IGP one year anniversary, the Police boss who reflected on the Nigerian Police Force achievements since he assumed office, outlined strategies for improvement and buttressed on the need for a people-friendly policing.

Highlights from the Thursday event held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja are as follows:

On challenges and prosecution:
The Police boss listed terrorism, banditry, kidnapping, and armed robbery as part of the challenges faced by his administration.

He said the Nigeria Police Force has remained resilient and dedicated to its mandate and are winning the fight against crimes.
While still on this, Egbetokun said in the past one year, the Nigeria Police Force has arrested 35,496 suspects for their participation in various crimes, rescued 1,907 kidnapped victims, recovered 2,750 firearms, 22,569 ammunition, and 1,540 vehicles nationwide. He said the Legal/Prosecutions Section has successfully prosecuted 29,052 criminal cases and secured 16,200 convictions.

On staffing and welfare:
The IGP acknowledged the vital achievements of his administration in one year including the presentation of a total of ₦9.85 billion to families of deceased officers under the Group Life Assurance Scheme and the IGP Family Welfare Scheme.

He spoke on the declaration of April 7 as National Police Day by the Commander-in-Chief, the promotion of inaugural Police Commendation and Awards Ceremony, the promotion of 33,867 officers based on merit, competence, and available vacancies.

On infrastructures and developments:
The IGP noted the advancement of infrastructural development which will culminate in the commissioning of some projects such as the Nigeria Police Resource Centre, the International Conference Centre, the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC), the Force Intelligence Building, the Force Public Relations School, the Police Intelligence School located in Share, Kwara State, Evidence/Exhibits Storage facilities, and newly acquired operational assets including vehicles, APCs, Drones, Gun trucks amongst others.

On Elections:
The IGP focused on the upcoming gubernatorial elections in Edo and Ondo States and gave assurance that there are plans to support the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC) in ensuring smooth elections, by providing adequate security.

On appreciation:
Egbetokun commended officers for their hard work and dedication, which he said can be seen in the positive results in the fight against crimes. He attributed this success to continuous capacity building, service improvements, and strengthened relationships with sister services and the public.

The Inspector-General of Police appreciated the President of the Federation for his support towards the betterment of the Nigerian Police Force.

Concluding, the IGP emphasised on the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to serve the nation with integrity and dedication and pledged that the police would work collaboratively towards a safer and more secured Nigeria.