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Inspector General of Police Meets Commissioner for Insurance, Rolls out over 2 Billion Naira to Next of Kins of Dece@sed Officers

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IGP ASSURES STANDARD INSURANCE POLICY FOR QUALITY SERVICE DELIVERY
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, has underscored the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to enhancing the welfare of its personnel and their families. In line with this commitment, the IGP, in a bid to ensure quality service delivery, has initiated steps towards implementing a comprehensive standard insurance policy for the Force.
As part of this initiative, the IGP received Mr. Sunday Thomas, the Commissioner for Insurance at the National Insurance Commission, to the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday, January 16th 2024. The meeting aimed at exploring avenues to collaborate in establishing a robust insurance framework that meets the needs of Police Officers and their families.
In a significant development, the Inspector-General of Police, on Thursday, January 18th, presided over the distribution of insurance benefits totalling Two Billion, Eighty-Six Million, Eight Hundred and One Thousand, One Hundred and Forty-Four Naira, Seventy-Nine Kobo (N2,086,801,144.79k) only, to seven hundred and eighty-five (785) families and Next of Kin of deceased officers for the insurance policy years 2015/2016, 2017/2018, 2021/2022 under Group Life Assurance Policy and the Inspector – General of Police Family Welfare Insurance Scheme for the year 2022/2023. The distribution ceremony took place at the Force Headquarters, further solidifying the commitment of the Police Force to support the families of officers who have made the ultimate sacrifice in the line of duty.
Cumulatively, the Nigeria Police Force, through the Force Insurance Office, has been able to settle a total number of Two Thousand, Five Hundred and Thirty-Three (2,533) insurance claims of deceased Police personnel amounting to Six Billion, Thirteen Million, Forty-Three Thousand, Three Hundred and Twenty-Six Naira, Fifty-One Kobo (N6,013,043,326.51k) between June 2023 to date.
The Inspector General of Police extolled President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for making police welfare a priority of his administration and by ensuring the judicious release of premium for deceased officers of the Nigeria Police Force. He similarly emphasized the commitment of his administration to sustaining efforts at ensuring that insurance payments and other welfare benefits are promptly disbursed to beneficiaries.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI,
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS DEPARTMENT
FORCE HEADQUARTERS
ABUJA
18th January, 2024
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Akeredolu died because he didn’t listen to me – Widow, Betty

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February 13, 2025By
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Former First Lady of Ondo State, Betty Anyanwu-Akeredolu, has claimed that the late Governor Rotimi Akeredolu would have been alive if he listened to her.
Anyanwu-Akeredolu stated this in an exclusive interview with StarNews Publisher, published on Thursday.
After being diagnosed with breast cancer 27 years ago, she decided to seek medical care instead of consulting spiritual healers.
According to her, this was a crucial step in her recovery.
However, her husband Akeredolu died from prostate cancer on December 23, 2023.
According to Betty, Akeredolu was religious but she was “wired differently.
When asked if she disapproved of prayers and rejected spiritual assistance during Akeredolu’s battle with cancer, Betty said: “What came out of their mountain climbing, ‘blessed’ handkerchiefs, water, olive oil, etc., from the GOs and all the noisy prayers like people possessed by demons?
“If Aketi had listened to me, I wouldn’t be a widow.”
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ALLEGED MISSING ARMS: POLICE CLARIFIES ALLEGATIONS OF 3907 UNACCOUNTED ARMS.

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February 13, 2025By
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The Nigeria Police Force expresses surprise and deep concerns regarding recent news alleging that 3,907 arms are missing from the Nigeria Police Force. These allegations are misleading and inaccurate.
The Force wishes to clarify that this report appears to stem from an assessment of the report by the Office of the Auditor-General of the Federation, AuGF dating back to 2019, likely reflecting records compiled prior to the current Inspector-General of Police’s tenure. In the report, according to Issue 3b, Sub (iii), it is stated that 3907 arms were unaccounted for and not “missing” as speculated by the news.
It is important to acknowledge the challenges faced by the police during periods of civil unrest, during which several Police Officers were killed and their arms carted away, and some attacks and looting of police facilities and armories, resulting in the loss of arms. However, every effort has been made to account for the arms that were taken, while many have been recovered back to the arms holding of the force at the moment.
We also note that when auditors conduct visits to our armories, they may not find all arms present at the time due to the issuance of weapons to personnel for operational purposes, many spanning to months depending on the nature of such operations. Consequently, this may lead to misconceptions regarding the accuracy of audit reports.
Furthermore, the Nigeria Police Force has a statutory and annual internal auditing process in accordance with the provisions outlined in the Police Regulations, administrative instructions and standard operating procedures (SOP) which include stringent measures to ensure controlled movement and proper accountability of arms. Throughout our audits, there has been no outrageous record of unaccounted or missing arms, as speculated in the 2019 report of the AuGF, despite some incidences that have been documented and managed.
The Force has earlier defended the audit queries, which had hoped to help in reconciling the discrepancies in the reports. However, the hearing session presided over by the Senate Committee on Public Account has been postponed to Monday, 17th of February 2025, giving ample time for a proper cross analysis of records.
Contrary to the make-believe and misleading reportage by some media houses, the IGP was not present when the senators were raising questions on the purported “missing” firearms. The IGP appeared briefly before the Senate Committee on Public Accounts on Tuesday 11/02/25. He was asked to take the usual oath and explain why he did not honour previous invitations by the committee. The IGP responded to the satisfaction of the commitee members and was thereafter excused to take his leave while the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Police Accounts and Budget, stayed back to answer the queries of the committee. These queries related to the period that predated the administration of the current IGP. For emphasis sake, no such outrageous number of firearms is missing in the armouries of the NPF within the stated period.
Managing mischief and the spread of misinformation against the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has been a significant challenge in recent times. The NPF has, in recent times, made notable strides in stabilizing the internal security space, but malicious actors seek to undermine these efforts by striving to erode public confidence in the police through the spread of malicious contents
It is important to note that the proliferation of misinformation, especially against institutions like the Nigeria Police have far-reaching consequences, including compromising public safety, damaging reputations, and hindering the NPF’s ability to effectively maintain law and order. However, the NPF remains committed to maintaining transparency and public trust and will continue to uphold the security of the nation while honouring the duty to account for all operational materials entrusted to us.
ACP OLUMUYIWA ADEJOBI, mnipr, mipra, fCAI
FORCE PUBLIC RELATIONS OFFICER
FORCE HEADQUARTERS,
ABUJA.
13TH FEBRUARY 2025
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Davido Surprises Timi of Ede with Luxurious Vehicle on 70th Birthday

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February 12, 2025By
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Renowned Nigerian singer Davido recently demonstrated his kindness and respect for the monarch of his hometown, Ede, Oba Adesola Lawal.
To commemorate Oba Adesola Lawal’s 70th birthday on February 10, 2025, Davido presented him with a lavish brand-new car.
Photos of the impressive gift surfaced on social media, showcasing the luxurious SUV and the Timi of Ede graciously sitting inside. An accompanying message expressed the monarch’s gratitude and delight with the gift.
Davido’s thoughtful gesture sparked reactions from netizens, who praised his generosity and loyalty to his roots.
Photo source: Instagram

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