The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has dismissed allegations of bias and irregularities in the Nigeria Police Force’s recent promotion exercises, insisting that every elevation under his administration has been guided strictly by merit, transparency, and established procedures.
Speaking during the decoration of newly promoted senior officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja on Tuesday; the IG said attempts by mischief-makers to cast aspersions on the integrity of the process were unfounded and aimed at undermining public confidence in the Force.
He emphasised that the Force operates a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity, rather than favouritism, nepotism, or tribal sentiment.
Egbetokun, who decorated newly elevated Deputy Inspectors-General, Assistant Inspectors-General, and Commissioners of Police, described the ceremony as a reaffirmation of integrity, excellence, and distinguished service within the institution.