Inspector General of Police, Ag. IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) under his watch would strive to be accountable to rebuild public trust.

Adeolu stated this when he officially took over the leadership of the NPF on Wednesday in Abuja.

According to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi, the handing/taking over of leadership between the former and new Police Chief was held in a brief but colorful ceremony at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

“The new Ag. IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu, Ph.D., NPM, holds an unwavering commitment to the principles of justice, security, and the rule of law. He assures 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 assures 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,” the statement said.

IGP Egbetokun Olukayode Adeolu 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 in Peace and Security Studies, a Post Graduate Diploma in Petroleum Economics, a Master’s in Business Administration, a Certification in Electronic Data Processing/Computer Programming, a Master’s in Engineering Analysis, and a Bachelor’s in Mathematics.

Until he was appointed the Ag. IGP was the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department.