….. Seek Retraction of Malicious Publications
Female officers of the Nigeria Police Force have expressed outrage over what they described as targeted and unwarranted attacks against women in the force who were recently promoted by the Police Service Commission (PSC), following the recommendation of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
In a statement issued on Wednesday, 13th August 2025, and signed by the Force Gender Advisor to the IGP, AIG Aishatu Abubakar Baju, the officers condemned recent comments by activist Omoyele Sowore and his associates, which they said singled out female officers for criticism while ignoring their male counterparts promoted under the same process.
The statement noted that promotions in the Nigeria Police Force are based strictly on merit, either through years of exemplary service or exceptional performance, and that women who meet the criteria deserve recognition and career progression on equal terms with men.
“It is disturbing that these insinuations question the credibility of female officers’ promotions, suggesting gender bias, which is both unfounded and rooted in misogyny,” the statement read. “Such remarks undermine the sacrifices, professionalism, and hard work of women in uniform who risk their lives daily in service to the nation.”
The female officers called for an immediate retraction of the alleged derogatory statements and a formal public apology, insisting that no amount of intimidation or smear campaigns would deter them from carrying out their duties with professionalism, integrity, and dedication to national security.
