Tension In Police Force As IGP Orders Emergency Overhaul Of Senior Officers

Tension In Police Force As IGP Orders Emergency Overhaul Of Senior Officers

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has ordered a sweeping restructuring within the Nigeria Police Force, leading to the immediate redeployment of senior officers.

In a directive dated February 10, 2025, AIG Gumel H. Mohammed has been posted to Zone 7, covering the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State, replacing AIG Benneth Igweh, who had assumed the role in September 2024……..READ MORE

Reports indicate that around 467 senior officers have been implicated in age falsification and regulatory breaches. Some of these officers, including top-ranking officials, have been directed to appear before the Force Disciplinary Committee (FDC).

Amid the restructuring, over 200 senior officers have reportedly refused to retire despite exceeding the legally mandated service period. Sources claim some officers have served for as long as 44 years, prompting concerns over internal resistance and policy enforcement.

The IGP’s directive has also led to a wave of new postings affecting several Deputy Commissioners of Police (DCPs) and Assistant Commissioners of Police (ACPs) nationwide, further solidifying the shake-up within the force.