IGP upgrades police legal section, appoints Ohiozoba Ehiede as director

Kayode Egbetokun, the inspector-general of police (IGP), has upgraded the legal section of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to the directorate of legal services.

Egbetokun appointed Ohiozoba Ehiede, assistant inspector-general of police, as the pioneer director of the directorate.

A statement by Muyiwa Adejobi, force spokesperson, said the new directorate will serve as the apex legal arm of NPF, which will be responsible for the coordination and delivery of legal services in the force.

Adejobi said the upgrade was “designed to create a clear institutional identity for the force’s legal operations”.

“AIG Ehiede brings with him a wealth of experience, proven leadership, and a distinguished record of service, which are expected to drive the directorate’s mandate with excellence,” the statement reads.

“This 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.

“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.”