Police Force Headquarters Issues Strong Denial
The Nigeria Police Force Headquarters has issued a firm and unequivocal denial against allegations published by an online medium. The report, which emerged on November 10, 2025, accused the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, of improperly inserting names recommended by the National Assembly into the admission list for the Nigeria Police Academy.
A "Barefaced Lie" and a Calculated Attack
In an official statement released by the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Police described the publication as a "barefaced lie". The Force characterized the report as a deliberate and calculated attempt to mislead the Nigerian public and damage the reputation of both the Nigeria Police Force and its leadership. The statement was clear in its intent to set the record straight and defend the integrity of the institution.
Transparency and Merit in the 2025/2026 Admissions
The Police maintained that the admission process for the 2025/2026 academic session into the Police Academy was conducted with the highest level of transparency. They emphasized that the selection was strictly merit-based and followed all due processes without any form of interference.
The Force provided specific details to back its claim, revealing that a total of 370 candidates were successfully admitted. This number was distributed evenly across the federation, with ten candidates selected from each of the 36 states and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). The Police explicitly stated that no state received any extra favours or slots outside this meritocratic framework.
While acknowledging that the Force may receive recommendations for candidates from various individuals and institutions, it was strongly emphasized that such recommendations do not override the established merit criteria and have no influence on the final selection outcome.
A Direct Challenge and a Legal Warning
In a bold move, the Nigeria Police Force directly challenged the online medium in question. They demanded that the publication "produce a single verifiable name from the approved list that does not meet the stipulated admission requirements." This challenge was posed to substantiate the allegations, which the Police insist are entirely baseless.
The statement concluded with a stern warning. The Police cautioned the medium to immediately desist from its habitual dissemination of false and malicious reports. Furthermore, the Force declared its readiness to explore all appropriate legal avenues, including initiating defamation proceedings, if the campaign of misinformation continues. The general public was strongly advised to disregard the publication in its entirety.
