Police Mum Over Alleged Misconduct Of IGP Monitoring Unit

The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has failed to react to allegations of professional misconduct involving personnel attached to the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) Monitoring Unit.

This is after a Lagos-based businessman, Adeolu Oyinlola, petitioned the Inspector General of police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Police Service Commission (PSC), and the presidency, calling for an immediate investigation into the actions of the head of the IGP Monitoring Unit, Akin Fakorede, over alleged professional misconduct.

The latest petition, dated January 14, 2026, is a follow-up to an earlier submission to the IGP on February 4, 2025, filed on Oyinlola’s behalf by Emerald Attorney & Solicitors.

The initial petition centred on the alleged acquisition of a brand-new Toyota Sequoia, valued at $150,000, by false pretence.

Dissatisfied with the handling of the case by the police, Oyinlola withdrew the matter to pursue civil remedies, requesting certified copies of the original investigation.

In his fresh petition, Oyinlola demanded a thorough probe into the conduct of the police personnel and accused the unit of violating established policing procedures, particularly regarding the confidentiality of sensitive information.

When LEADERSHIP Sunday contacted the force public relations officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, he failed to respond to the inquiry.

However, a source at the PSC revealed that the commission has concluded its investigation and forwarded the findings to the IGP for action.

Meanwhile, the petitioner, Oyinlola, has said that the continued silence from the police hierarchy raises concerns about accountability and the professional standards within the IGP Monitoring Unit, especially as public interest in the case grows.

The petitioner remains optimistic that appropriate action will be taken, provided all relevant authorities fulfil their roles in promoting accountability and transparency within the Police.