The Nigerian Police Force has not issued any public response to petitions alleging professional misconduct involving officers attached to the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit.
The petitions were submitted by Lagos-based businessman, Adeolu Oyinlola, to the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the Presidency, calling for an investigation into the conduct of officers of the IGP Monitoring Unit, led by Akin Fakorede.
Oyinlola’s complaints relate to the handling of an earlier petition he submitted concerning a dispute involving a former state governor. According to him, his most recent petition dated January 14, 2026, followed an earlier complaint filed on February 4, 2025, through his lawyers, Emerald Attorney & Solicitors.
In the initial petition, Oyinlola alleged irregularities in the investigation of a vehicle transaction involving a Toyota Sequoia valued at about $150,000. He later expressed dissatisfaction with the police investigation and opted to pursue civil remedies, formally requesting certified copies of the investigation file.
He further stated that he raised concerns about his personal safety, which he linked to the dispute.
In his follow-up petition, Oyinlola alleged that the investigation by the IGP Monitoring Unit was compromised and that established police procedures, including those governing the handling of confidential information, were not properly followed.
Efforts to obtain clarification from the Police Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, were unsuccessful, as messages sent to him had not been responded to as of the time of filing this report.
However, a source at the Police Service Commission disclosed that the Commission has concluded its review of the petition and forwarded its observations to the Inspector-General of Police for necessary action. The source added that the PSC is awaiting a response from the IGP.
The matter has continued to draw public attention, particularly given the petitioner’s calls for institutional accountability and transparency within the police system. It also remains unclear whether the Presidency has taken any action on the petition addressed to it.
Despite the silence from authorities, Oyinlola expressed optimism that the relevant institutions would act within their statutory responsibilities to address the concerns raised.
By Linus Aleke
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