The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, embarked on an official visit to the Adamawa State.

Command on Thursday, March 27, 2025. During his tour, he commissioned the newly built, state-of-the-art Command Headquarters in Yola. This impressive structure is designed to provide a comfortable working environment for police officers, ultimately enhancing their ability to combat crime and criminality effectively.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) conducted a thorough inspection of various police formations in Adamawa State, evaluating their operational efficiency and personnel welfare. This assessment is part of a broader effort to enhance security and strengthen policing mechanisms nationwide.

The Inspector-General of Police urged officers and men of the Adamawa State Police Command to sustain the existing collaboration between the Police Force and other security agencies. This synergy is crucial in combating insecurity effectively, not just in Adamawa State, but across Nigeria. He stressed that teamwork among security agencies is vital to ensuring a safer Nigeria.

As part of his official visit, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun paid a courtesy call on the Executive Governor of Adamawa State, Rt. Hon. Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri, at the Government House in Yola. Governor Fintiri praised the IGP for his tireless efforts in protecting lives and property, acknowledging the significant role the Nigeria Police Force plays in maintaining peace and stability in Adamawa State and across the country.

To further enhance security in Adamawa State, Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri has requested the establishment of an additional Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base. He also advocated for the reopening of the Police Training School in Mbaba, Yola South Local Government Area. The Governor emphasized that these initiatives would significantly improve the capacity of security agencies to address emerging threats, including insurgency and banditry, which have severely impacted the region.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) assured Governor Ahmadu Umaru Fintiri and the people of Adamawa State that the Nigeria Police Force is committed to proactive policing, community partnership, and intelligence-driven security strategies. He also promised to consider the request for an additional Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) Base and the reopening of the Police Training School, ensuring it aligns with the Force’s strategic security and training framework.

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP) visited the Palace of the Lamido of Adamawa, where he met with His Royal Highness, Dr. Muhammad Barkindo Aliyu Mustapha. The IGP expressed his gratitude for the Lamido’s steadfast leadership and support for the police, which has enabled them to effectively combat crime in the state. He also requested that the Lamido continue to pray for the success of the Nigeria Police Force in its efforts to fight criminality and maintain peace in Nigeria.

The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to modernizing its infrastructure, enhancing personnel welfare, and leveraging advanced technology to improve crime prevention and investigative capabilities. This dedication is evident in the commissioning of the ultra-modern Adamelle Adamawa State Police Command Headquarters, a significant milestone in strengthening the Force’s institutional capacity and enhancing security operations nationwide.