Mohammed Shosanya
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun,has promised to secure Nigeria and bring enduring peace to the nation.
He gave the pledge on Wednesday during the handing and taking over of leadership between him and the the former police Chief
He also promised to established a robust internal system to investigate the misconduct of police personnel, while calling on the citizens to join hands with him in delivering on his promises.
He assured that the Nigeria Police Force, under his leadership, will strive for excellence, transparency, and accountability to rebuild public trust, restore confidence in our law enforcement institutions, and create a Nigeria where every citizen feels safe, protected, and respected.
He also assured that his administration will unveil new tactics to release the great potential the Nigeria Police Force possesses to secure the nation, build lasting peace, and deliver on the vision of the President for a thriving and prosperous Nigeria.
He was appointed by the President and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, His Excellency Bola Ahmed Tinubu on 19th June, 2023. He took over from IGP Usman Alkali Baba who retired after 35years of meritorious service to the nation.
He appreciated the President, Commander in Chief, Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for the confidence reposed in him, stressing that the appointment is a commitment, a calling to make a difference in the shared mission to safeguard the lives and well-being of everyone that lives in our great country.
He hails from Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State. He was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force on 3rd March, 1990 as a member of Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police Course 16 from the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy.
He holds a Doctorate degree in Peace and Security Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Economics, a Masters in Business Administration, a Certification in Electronic Data Processing and Computer Programming, a Masters in Engineering Analysis, and a Bachelors in Mathematics.
He has held several strategic positions in the past cutting across all the departments of the Force.