Comprehensive List of past Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) in Nigeria

Before we dive into the main topic, let’s quickly discuss a brief history of the Nigerian police.

Brief history of the Nigeria Police Force:

– 1820: The British colonial authorities established the first police force in Nigeria, known as the “Consular Guard”.

– 1861: The British formed the “Hausa Constabulary” to maintain law and order in the northern regions.

– 1896: The “Southern Nigeria Police” and “Northern Nigeria Police” were established.

– 1914: The two forces merged to form the “Nigeria Police Force”.

– 1920s-1950s: The force underwent significant modernization and expansion.

– 1960: Nigeria gained independence, and the police force became a national institution.

– 1964: The Nigeria Police Force was formally established as a federal agency.

– 1970s-1980s: The force faced challenges during the civil war and subsequent military regimes.

– 1990s-present: The force has undergone reforms and modernization efforts, including the establishment of specialized units and training programs.

– 2019: The Police Act was repealed and replaced with the “Police Establishment Act”, aimed at modernizing the force.

Today, the Nigeria Police Force is responsible for maintaining law and order, protecting citizens, and combating crime nationwide.

Here is a comprehensive list of past Inspectors-General of Police (IGPs) in Nigeria:

1. Louis Edet (1964-1975)
2. M.D. Yusuf (1975-1979)
3. Adamu Atta (1979-1981)
4. Sunday Adewusi (1981-1983)
5. Etim Inyang (1984-1986)
6. Muhammadu Gambo (1986-1990)
7. Aliyu Attah (1990-1993)
8. Ibrahim Coomassie (1993-1999)
9. Musiliu Smith (1999-2002)
10. Mustafa Adebayo Balogun (2002-2005)
11. Sunday Ehindero (2005-2007)
12. Mike Okiro (2007-2009)
13. Ogbonna Onovo (2009-2010)
14. Hafiz Ringim (2010-2012)
15. Mohammed Dikko Abubakar (2012-2014)
16. Suleiman Abba (2014-2015)
17. Solomon Arase (2015-2016)
18. Ibrahim Idris (2016-2019)
19. Mohammed Adamu (2019-2021)
20. Usman Baba Alkali (2021-2023) 21.Kayode Egbetokun (2023–Prrsent)

Note: This list only includes IGPs from the Nigerian Police Force’s creation in 1964 to the present day.