IGP UPGRADES POLICE LEGAL SECTION TO DIRECTORATE, APPOINTS PIONEER DIRECTOR
The Inspector-General of Police, KAYODE ADEOLU EGBETOKUN, Ph.D., NPM, has approved the elevation of the Force Legal Section to the Directorate of Legal Services.
The move is in line with ongoing reforms in the Nigeria Police Force, with the aim of strengthening institutional capacity and enhancing operational efficiency across all departments.
The Force Directorate of Legal Services will serve as the apex legal arm of the Nigeria Police Force, with the responsibility of coordinating and delivering legal services.
Its responsibilities cover legal training, comprehensive policy review, and structured engagement with prosecutorial bodies, the judiciary, and other relevant stakeholders in the judicial sector.
The move is designed to create a clear institutional identity for the Force’s legal operations, strengthen cohesion, and secure recognition across both domestic and international jurisdictions.
IGP EGBOTOKUN also appointed AIG OHIOZOBA O. EHIEDE, psc (+), as the pioneer Director of the Directorate of Legal Services.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, MUYIWA ADEJOBI, said AIG EHIEDE brings a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a distinguished record of service to drive his responsibilities in the Directorate of Legal Services.
The Force spokesman further noted that the upgrade reflects the Nigeria Police Force’s renewed commitment to aligning its operations with global law enforcement standards and ensuring that legal processes within the Force meet the highest levels of professionalism, transparency, and efficiency.
“By consolidating its legal structures under a directorate framework, the Force aims to improve its prosecutorial prowess to meet the international best policing standards” he stated.
Furthermore, the Force PRO said the Inspector-General enjoined all officers and men of the Force, particularly legal practitioners within its ranks, to support the Directorate in its mission to advance justice delivery, improve prosecutorial success rates, and enhance public confidence in police operations.