The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, on Tuesday dismissed reports of any promotion scandal in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
Egbetokun declared that every promotion exercise conducted under his administration — including the recent accelerated promotion for some officers — followed due process, was transparent, merit-based, and in strict conformity with established standards.
IGP made this clarification in Abuja during the decoration ceremony of 19 newly promoted senior officers, including Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) Mohammed Dan-Kwara, Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Nkechi Eze, Force Medical Director, and Commissioner of Police Nandel Gonwalk.
Speaking at the event, the Police Chief said recent attempts by “mischief makers” to discredit the promotion process were unfounded and aimed at tarnishing the image of the Force.
“In recent months, certain individuals have attempted to cast shadows on the credibility of our promotion process, particularly the accelerated exercise conducted a few months ago.
But truth stands taller than rumours. The Nigeria Police Force has nothing to hide and nothing to defend,” he said.
Egbetokun emphasized that the Force will not be distracted by falsehoods or propaganda.
“We will not be swayed by those who trade in falsehood or seek to undermine the integrity of our institution.
Every promotion exercise under this administration has followed due process — transparent, merit-based, and in strict conformity with established standards,” he said.
He added: “There is no promotion scandal in the Nigeria Police Force. What we have is a system that rewards diligence, professionalism, and proven capacity.
Our commitment to fairness and merit remains unwavering. Promotions today are guided solely by competence, performance, and discipline.
There is no place for nepotism or sentiment. This remains the cornerstone of our career management philosophy, which motivates excellence, strengthens morale, and renews public trust in the Force we proudly serve.”
