The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on Tuesday, July 29, convened a high-level strategic conference with senior police officers from the rank of Commissioner of Police and above.
The meeting, at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, focused on addressing emerging security threats and reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to protecting lives and property across the country.
In his address, the IGP commended the dedication and operational efficiency of the senior officers, acknowledging their sacrifices in the line of duty, which he said had contributed significantly to the Force’s achievements in recent months.
According to the IGP, between June and July 2025, the Nigeria Police Force recorded the arrest of 5,488 suspects involved in various criminal activities, including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, and homicide.
He also highlighted the recovery of 316 assorted firearms, 2,884 rounds of ammunition, and 216 stolen or unregistered vehicles. Additionally, 170 kidnapped victims were rescued, including many from difficult and remote locations.
A statement by the Force’s Spokesperson, Olumuyiwa Adejobi reads in part: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM., today July 29, 2025, convened a strategic conference with senior police officers from the ranks of Commissioner of Police and above at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Building, Force Headquarters, Abuja. The conference focused on addressing changes in security landscape, threats complexity, and reinforcing the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ensuring the safety and security of all citizens.
“During the conference, the IGP commended senior officers on their dedication and operational efficiency to duty, sacrifices made for public safety, which had led to significant achievements for the Nigeria Police Force in the last 2 months. From June to July 2025, the Nigeria Police Force recorded the arrest of 5,488 criminal suspects for various offences including kidnapping, armed robbery, cultism, homicide and murder; the recovery of 316 assorted firearms and 2,884 rounds of ammunition; the recovery of 216 stolen/unregistered vehicles, and the rescue of 170 kidnapped victims, some from extremely difficult terrains.
“The IGP charged the senior officers to renew their commitment to crime fighting, as leadership roles are not ceremonial but earned by lifesaving decisions which keep our country safe. He further emphasized the need for Commands and Formations to showcase operational results of the Police at their various levels, so as to intimate Nigerians of the Police unrelentness in the mandate to ensure public safety. Also, he urged officers to be proactive in responding to potential threats, stressing the need for the Force to be abreast of changes in the dynamics of crime by implementing intelligence-led strategies and leveraging technology to enhance crime-fighting capabilities.”