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IGP posts Egbetokun to FCID headquarters in Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Usman Alkali Baba, has approved the posting of the recently promoted Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), Olukayode Egbetokun, to head the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) headquarters in Abuja.

This was contained in a statement issued on Friday, April 14, by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Olumuyiwa Adejobi.

Adejobi noted that the posting of Egbetokun, the supervising DIG for the South-West geo-political zone, to the FCID headquarters was with immediate effect.

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DIG Egbetokun, who hails from Yewa South Local Government Area of Ogun State, holds a BSc. (Hons.) Degree in Mathematics Education, an MSc. in Engineering Analysis, and a Master’s of Business Administration degree.

He has served in various investigative, operational, and administrative capacities, including as Commander Rapid Response Squad (RSS) Lagos; Head Anti-Fraud, FCT Command; CP Kwara State; amongst others.

He was until his recent promotion the AIG in charge of Zone 7 Abuja comprising the FCT and Niger State.

The Star

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