Key Points:
- Egbetokun gives a firm rule on civil land fights. Officers must not escort land grabs or evict residents.
- A video on the NPF X page shows the brief. He says the Force will not serve private aims.
- Breach will bring strict, swift discipline for any erring cop. Commands must keep the line clear at all times.
Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has set a clear mark. He warned officers to quit all roles in land rows. He spoke in a short video on the Force X page. The tone was calm, yet firm and to the point.
He said the Police must act by law each time. He added that land rows sit in the civil space. Courts and land boards must guide those hard claims. The Force will not guard, seize, or share plots.
Clear rules for civil land fights
Egbetokun said no cop should aid land “recovery”. He banned escorts for site takeovers in any form. He warned against moves to break lawful use of homes. He also barred all steps without a clear crime point.
“The Nigeria Police is not an arm for private aims,” he said. “We will not serve as enforcers for any side.” His words stress the need to keep the Force neutral. He vowed to shield its name from fresh harm.
Fresh reviews now open on estate rows like WINHOMES Estate talks begin. The IGP note lands as such files draw huge heat. It tells all sides to seek due civil paths. It also tells cops to keep hands off land rows.
Discipline threat and wider context
Egbetokun warned that breach will bring hard, fast action. Orders cover all ranks, units, and state commands. He told chiefs to brief teams and track any lapses. He urged the public to report bad acts at once.
In Lagos, crews pulled plaza blocks at Trade Fair, as Lagos government demolishes 19 buildings reports. Such scenes can pull in rogue hands for “paid jobs”. The brief seeks to stop that route for good. It keeps cops focused on crime, order, and life.
Fans of due rule praised the move on X. @EzeLegal wrote, “Land rows need courts, not police guns.” @FolasadeTown added, “Good call, sir. Keep cops out of private wars.” More notes urged states to speed land case trials.
The IGP closed with one tight promise on the clip. He said the line stays clear for all teams now. Offenders will face strict law inside the Force. The goal is trust, calm, and a safer land space.
