IGP Appoints Ehiede As Pioneer Director, Legal Services
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has approved the upgrade of the Legal Section of the Force to a Directorate, and appointed AIG Ohiozoba O. Ehiede, as pioneer Director.
It is expected that the Directorate would serve as the apex legal arm of the Nigeria Police Force, responsible for the coordination and delivery of legal services, including legal training, comprehensive policy review, and structured engagement with prosecutorial bodies, the judiciary, and other relevant stakeholders in the justice 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,” a statement by ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi said on Tuesday.
“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 international best policing standards,” the statement added.
It said that the IGP has 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.
