Police Remain Tight-Lipped on Allegations of Misconduct by IGP Monitoring Unit Officers

The Nigerian Police Force has not provided any public response regarding allegations of professional misconduct involving officers in the Inspector- General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit.

These petitions were lodged by businessman Adeolu Oyinlola in Lagos, directed at the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the Presidency, urging an investigation into the behavior of IGP Monitoring Unit officers, specifically those led by Akin Fakorede.

Oyinlola's concerns stem from the management of a previous petition related to a dispute involving a former state governor. As per his most recent submission dated January 14, 2026, this follows an earlier complaint he lodged on February 4, 2025, through his attorneys, Emerald Attorney & Solicitors.

In his original petition, Oyinlola pointed out irregularities concerning an investigation related to a vehicle transaction involving a Toyota Sequoia worth approximately $150,000. After expressing dissatisfaction with the investigative outcome, he opted to seek civil remedies and requested certified documentation of the investigation files.

Additionally, he indicated concerns about his personal safety, which he attributed to the ongoing dispute.

In his second petition, Oyinlola contended that the inquiry conducted by the IGP Monitoring Unit was compromised, stating that standard police procedures, including those governing confidential information, were inadequately observed.

Attempts to seek clarification from the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, have been unsuccessful, with no responses to messages sent at the time of this report.

A source within the Police Service Commission revealed that the Commission has completed its review of the petition and has conveyed its observations to the Inspector-General of Police for appropriate action. This source also mentioned that the PSC is currently waiting for a response from the IGP.

The situation remains a matter of public interest, particularly in light of Oyinlola’s demands for accountability and transparency within the police organization. It is still unclear what actions, if any, the Presidency has taken regarding the petition directed to it.

Despite the lack of communication from the authorities, Oyinlola remains hopeful that the relevant institutions will fulfill their statutory duties to properly address the issues he raised.