Inspector General of Police (Nigeria)

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Inspector General of The Nigeria Police Force
Incumbent
Kayode Egbetokun
Acting
 since 19 June 2023 (2023-06-19)
Nigeria Police Force
Style Inspector General
AbbreviationIGP
Member ofNigeria Police Council, National Security Council
Reports toMinister of Police Affairs, The President of Nigeria
Residence Nigeria Police Headquarters, Louis Edet House Shehu Shagari Way, Central Area, Abuja, Nigeria
Seat FCT
Nominator President of Nigeria
Appointer President of Nigeria
Constituting instrument Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria
Formation1964
First holder Louis Edet
Website Official Website of NPF

The Inspector General of Police, abbreviated as IGP is the head of the Nigeria Police Force. He is the most senior officer in the police service. The pioneer IGP is Louis Edet and the current IGP is Kayode Egbetokun.

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Appointment

The appointed officer is usually a serving officer of the Nigeria Police Force and are often recommended by the Police Service Commission to the President of Nigeria, who will send the name to the Senate for confirmation.

List of IGPs

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