The South West Youth Alliance has strongly condemned a recent publication by Supreme News alleging that the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, is facing troubles over the compulsory retirement of senior police officers.

In a statement signed by its spokesperson, Adenike Ajanlekoko, on Thursday, the group described the report titled “IGP Egbetokun In Trouble Over Hasty Compulsory Retirement Of Officers” as false, mischievous, and an attempt to tarnish the reputation of the police chief.

According to the Alliance, contrary to the report, the compulsory retirement of over 200 police officers earlier in February was not ordered by IGP Egbetokun but by the Police Service Commission (PSC), which acted within its constitutional mandate.

The group further debunked claims that the IGP is applying “tactical delays” or avoiding court appearances, stressing that the matter is before the Federal High Court in Abuja and is proceeding in accordance with judicial processes.

“As a law-abiding public officer, the Inspector-General has never acted in defiance of the courts. The allegations are baseless and should be disregarded by the public,” the statement read.

The Alliance described IGP Egbetokun as a reform-driven leader working to reposition the Nigeria Police Force for efficiency, professionalism, and improved service delivery, noting that attempts to paint him as controversial were deliberate acts of blackmail and sensationalism.

It urged Nigerians to ignore the publication by Supreme News, which it accused of peddling fake news against the police and its leadership.

“The South West Youth Alliance stands firmly with the Inspector-General of Police as he continues to provide purposeful leadership and implement reforms vital for national security and peace,” the statement concluded.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Egbetokun, has officially declared open the training programme for Nigeria Police Force (NPF) operatives responsible for managing the Force’s criminal database systems across zonal, state, and divisional commands.

Speaking at the event in September 2025, the IGP described the initiative as a landmark step in Nigeria’s policing history, marking the transition from reactive policing to data-driven, intelligence-led strategies.

He stressed that the criminal database systems are not just electronic records but “the memory of our justice system and the heartbeat of intelligence-led policing,” noting that they will enhance the tracking of repeat offenders, detection of crime patterns, intelligence sharing, and integration with global platforms such as INTERPOL.

Egbetokun charged the operatives undergoing training to embrace their roles with professionalism, discipline, and integrity, emphasising that accuracy in data entry could determine whether suspects face justice or escape accountability.

“This initiative is part of our broader Police Reform Agenda,” the IGP said, adding that the era of weak records, scattered files, and fragmented intelligence in the Force was over. He maintained that the reform would not only improve police accountability but also strengthen public confidence in law enforcement.

Highlighting the global relevance of the initiative, the Police Chief explained that integration with international policing frameworks would ensure that criminals could no longer find refuge outside Nigeria. “When a trafficker is convicted in Nigeria, the world must know. When a weapon is seized at our borders, its trail must echo across continents,” he declared.

The IGP also paid tribute to officers who lost their lives in the line of duty, pledging that their sacrifices would no longer be forgotten in “dusty files and unkept records,” but preserved in the Force’s digital memory.

He expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for his vision of a safe and digital Nigeria, as well as to the Police Service Commission, the Ministry of Interior, and international partners for their support.

Declaring the training open, Egbetokun urged participants to approach the programme with focus and commitment. “Every keystroke you make is a strike against crime. Every record you preserve is a shield for justice. Every report you file is a testimony of accountability,” he charged.

The training, according to the IGP, is expected to transform policing in Nigeria, making the Force more modern, trusted by citizens, and respected globally.

The final journey of the immediate past Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) and retired Inspector General of Police, Dr. Solomon Arase, CFR, NPM, fdc, commenced on Wednesday with a solemn day of tributes at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja.

According to a press release signed by the PSC Head, Press and Public Relations, Ikechukwu Ani, over 500 mourners signed the condolence register at the PSC headquarters, reflecting the outpouring of grief and respect for the late police reformer.

As part of the tributes, the Commission announced that its Chairman’s Conference Hall, located on the sixth floor of its corporate headquarters, will henceforth be known as the *Solomon Arase Hall* in his honour.

In his remarks, PSC Chairman, DIG Hashimu Argungu (rtd.), described Arase as *“a police officer of repute, a scholar, a reformer, and a gentleman of rare courage and intellect.”* Argungu, who was represented by the Director of Human Resource Management, Aminu Malumfashi, noted that the Commission will be fully represented at the final rites in Edo State.

The funeral programme continues with a requiem mass on Friday, September 26, at the Holy Trinity Catholic Church, Maitama, Abuja. A lying-in-state will follow on Saturday at his residence in Maitama before the body is airlifted to Benin City, Edo State.

The late former PSC Chairman will be laid to rest at his Benin residence on Friday, October 3, 2025.

…As Thousands Gather To Celebrate the Beautiful Wife Of Dakuku Peterside, whose vision and mission is to liberate Rivers State.is yet to be fulfilled

Chieftain of the All Progressives Congress and erstwhile National Publicity Secretary of the defunct New People’s Democratic Party (nPDP), Chief Eze Chukwuemeka Eze, has joined friends, associates, well-wishers and other people of goodwill across the globe, to felicitate with Barr. Elima Peterside, wife of ex-NIMASA DG, erstwhile gubernatorial candidate in Rivers State and the author of the bestseller; ‘Strategic Turnaround, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, as she adds another year to her age.

In a statement made available to media houses in Port Harcourt, the party chief said Elima remains a personification of godly virtues and other rare qualities that spice womanhood.

“It gives me great joy and happiness to join the Host of Heaven and thousands of associates of my good friend and brother, Dr. Dakuku Peterside, all over the world, to celebrate his wonderful wife, Barr. ELIMA Peterside who can easily be described as one of the most humble, dutiful, caring, brilliant and respectful woman ever created in this generation on this auspicious day of her birthday.”

With undescribable joy and heart full of gladness, Chief Eze thanked God for adding another year to the years of Elima, whom he said has become a beacon of hope and one of the sources of blessing to those in the political family of Rt. Hon. Chibuike Rotimi Amaechi, erstwhile Governor of Rivers State and the most outstanding Minister in the annals of this country.

To many people all over the world, Eze said Dr. Dakuku Peterside whose vision and mission to liberate Rivers State from her present sorry State is yet to be fulfilled by all standard is a huge success, one of the best Managers of men and an astute Administrator but what most people do not know is that Barr. Elima is actually the force behind whatever it is that my good friend, Dakuku is, by today.

Affirming my above stand, Eze recalls Dr. Peterside’s birthday message to her golden wife and the reigning Angel in our midst titled, “Happy Birthday to the Loveliest Woman in the world, my wife and my love” Dakuku Peterside went further in his message highlighted thus,

“Happy birthday my beloved Elima! To my dearest love, happy birthday. You are my greatest inspiration, my partner and God’s most precious gift to me and our children.
May God bless you abundantly and grant you a long life filled with good health and happiness. With all my Love” DAKUKU “DAP”

“I therefore doff my cap for this awesome, kind and caring mother whose love towards any that crosses her golden path is infectious.”

“Happy birthday mum as I conclude this message by praying that God Almighty bless your new age and grant unto you greater and better years ahead IJN

Congratulations & God bless you Angel Elima for standing beside and behind my brother all these years not minding the challenges.

Happy birthday ma and age gracefully!!

The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC) has paid glowing tribute to the former Inspector General of Police and immediate past Chairman of the Commission, Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase, CFR, describing him as a reformer, mentor, and patriot who left an indelible mark on policing in Nigeria.

The tribute, delivered on behalf of the Chairman by Aminu Malumfashi, Director of Human Resource Management, was read during the Night of Tributes held in honour of the late Arase.

The PSC Chairman said Dr. Arase dedicated his life to the service of the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, combining courage, intellect, and humility in his leadership. He noted that as Inspector General of Police and later as Chairman of the PSC, Dr. Arase championed professionalism, discipline, and integrity within the Force.

“His tenure at the Commission may have been short, but it was deeply impactful. He relocated the Commission’s headquarters to its permanent home in Jabi, Abuja, stabilized its operations, strengthened its oversight role, and built bridges of trust between the Police and the public,” the tribute read.

He added that Dr. Arase’s leadership was marked by vision, inclusiveness, and dialogue, while his colleagues saw him as more than a Chairman—“he was a mentor, a brother, and a guide.”

The PSC Chairman emphasized that Dr. Arase’s greatness lay not in the length of his days but in the depth of his impact, describing him as a shining light in the history of policing in Nigeria.

On behalf of the Board, Management, and Staff of the PSC, condolences were extended to his wife, children, and family, with prayers for strength to bear the loss.

“Dr. Solomon Ehigiator Arase will be remembered as a patriot who lived for justice, fairness, and peace. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace,” the statement concluded.