CRAN CONGRATULATES NEW Ag. IGP EGBETOKUN ,COMMENDS TINUBU

Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN ), the apex body of crime and investigative journalists in Nigeria, heartily congratulates the Ag. Inspector General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun on his appointment and eventual decoration by the Vice President, Kashim Shetimma , on Tuesday,June 20,2023.

CRAN also commends the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria ,Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on the choice of Egbetokun, to lead the Nigeria Police Force after the ceremonial exit of IGP Usman Baba Alkali ,whose tenure witnessed some innovations in the history of the Nigeria Police Force..

Undoubtedly, Ag IGP Kayode Egbetokun can be described as a round peg in a round hole, in the Tinubu-led administration’s bid to make security an optimum priority, owing to his knack for excellence and sterling achievements to his credit as one time Commander, Rapid Response Squad , RRS Lagos, Squadron Commander , MOPOL, Anti Fraud Unit, FCT, Abuja and DIG, Force Criminals Investigations Department, Abuja, among other commands and formations held at various times.

Also, as a graduate of Mathematics and one time lecturer of Mathematics at the Yaba College of Technology, it is expected that Ag. IGP Egbetokun would explore his numerical, geometrical and analytical reasoning , thereby, bringing to bear, Cryptographic techniques on information security and data confidentiality that will tackle insecurity and bring insurgents’ reign of terror to an end.

As an association and key player in the fight against all forms of crimes , CRAN will support the Ag. IGP’s strategic directive and critical operational initiatives that are geared towards combating the menace of violent crimes in Nigeria.

Signed

Olaekan Olabulo CRAN PRESIDENT