Kwara State Police Command Congratulates DIG Egbetokun On His Successful Doctorate

The Kwara State Police Command has rejoiced and heartily congratulated a one-time Commissioner of Police in Kwara State Command and presently the Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Force Headquarters, Abuja, DIG Egbetokun Adeolu Olukayode who has just completed his Ph.D. program.

According to a press release on Monday, 15th May 2023 signed by the Kwara State Police Public Relations Officer, SP Okasanmi Ajayi, said that it is most gratifying to state that the DIG is well known for his passion for the pursuit of academic excellence owing to the totality of his academic accomplishments since his days as an undergraduate from the prestigious University of Lagos where he obtained the following degrees B.Sc. Mathematics, Post-graduate Diploma in Computer Science, Master of Science Degree in Engineering Analysis, PGD Petroleum Economics from Delta State University, Abraka, and MBA from Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, and other institutions of higher learning that for space could not be fully enunciated in this publication.

DIG Egbetokun Adeolu Olukayode. Ph.D.

SP Okasanmi Ajayi further said that the DIG has also added another academic feather to the ones mentioned above with a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) from the Center for Peace and Security Studies, Al-hikmah University, Ilorin and thereby making history today 15th May 2023 as the first Ph.D. candidate to graduate from the Center.

“Dr Egbetokun’s Research Topic was titled Endsars Protest Policing Strategies And Community Security In Lagos, State Nigeria which he presented and defended so brilliantly to the admiration of the Vice Chancellor and other principal officers of the University. The acceptance of his thesis today by the Panels of External examiners qualified him for the award of a Ph.D. in Peace and Security Studies and authority in Protest Policing.

“The Commissioner of Police Kwara state, CP Paul Odama psc+, on behalf of officers and men of the Command, wishes to join family, friends, colleagues, and other well-wishers to congratulate the brand new Ph.D. holder and an indefatigable Deputy Inspector General of Police, DIG Kayode Egbetokun on this laudable feat, the statement concluded.