The Committee of Retired Inspectors-General of Police on Tuesday paid a solidarity visit to the incumbent Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, at the Louis Edet House, Abuja, reaffirming unity and continuity within the Nigeria Police Force.
The meeting was attended by members of the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs), Commissioners of Police, and other senior officers. Among the retired IGPs present were Aliyu Attah (Rtd), Sunday Ehindero (Rtd), Mike Okiro (Rtd), Ogbonna Onovo (Rtd), Suleiman Abba (Rtd), and Mohammed Dikko Abubakar (Rtd).
In his address, IGP Egbetokun highlighted key reforms implemented over the past two years. These include the upgrade of the Intelligence Unit to a full department, the elevation of the Legal and Medical Units to directorate status, and the expansion of Police Mobile Force squadrons from 74 to 84. He also announced the creation of new Area Commands and Divisions, as well as the establishment of a Special Intervention Squad to strengthen operational capacity.
The Inspector-General further emphasized his commitment to merit-based promotions, noting that over 141,000 officers have been advanced under the current administration. He added that compulsory ethics training has been introduced to reinforce professionalism and accountability across the Force.
Speaking on behalf of the retired IGPs, Mohammed Dikko Abubakar (Rtd) commended the ongoing reforms and urged the incumbent to sustain the momentum. He also called on officers and men of the Force to support the Inspector-General in driving his reform agenda.
The visit underscored collaboration across generations of police leadership, reflecting a shared commitment to building a modern, professional, and trusted police institution.