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Nigeria Police Force @PoliceNG

NIGERIA POLICE FORCE HOLDS PULL-OUT PARADE IN HONOUR OF FORMER IGP EGBETOKUN

The Nigeria Police Force today held a ceremonial Pull-Out Parade at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, in honour of the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (rtd), PhD., NPM, marking the formal conclusion of his distinguished policing career spanning over three and a half decades.

The colourful parade celebrated the remarkable service and leadership of the former IGP, who retired from active duty on 25th February 2026 after 36 years of dedicated service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.

In his remarks, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM described the ceremony as a significant moment for the Nigeria Police Force, noting that the career of the retired IGP was defined by dedication, professionalism, and exemplary leadership. He highlighted the former IGP’s contributions to strengthening operational efficiency, promoting intelligence-led policing, enhancing professionalism, and reinforcing the institutional values of discipline, accountability, and service within the Force. On behalf of the officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, he expressed profound appreciation for the retired IGP’s outstanding service and invaluable contributions to policing in Nigeria.

In his farewell address, the retired IGP, IGP Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun, expressed gratitude for the opportunity to serve the nation through the Nigeria Police Force for thirty-six years. Reflecting on his tenure, he noted that deliberate efforts were made to strengthen institutional processes, expand operational capabilities, and enhance professionalism across the Force. Key initiatives included the expansion of the Intelligence Bureau to a full department, the elevation of the Legal and Medical Units to Directorate status, the development of the Nigeria Police Cybercrime Centre, improvements to the National Criminal Database, and the establishment of additional Police Mobile Force Squadrons, Area Commands, and the Special Intervention Squad.

The event was attended by several distinguished dignitaries including the Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives, Rt. Hon. Benjamin Kalu; the Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Dr. Abubakar Yellman, represented by Hon. Kama Nkemkanma; the Director-General of the Department of State Services, Mr. Oluwatosin Adeola Ajayi; the Chairman, Police Service Commission, DIG Hashimu Argungu (Rtd); former Inspectors-General of Police including IGP Mike Okiro (Rtd) and IGP Ogbonna Onovo (Rtd); heads and representatives of sister security agencies and traditional rulers led by the Paramount Ruler of Yewaland, HRM Oba Kehinde Olugbenle.

DCP ANTHONY OKON PLACID psc(+), mni
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
12th March, 2026

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7WuMyu4Sxs?si=9zSdfScNM4w9NJpC

The pulling out parade is the last official duty of a retiring senior officer. At the end of the parade the retiring officer and his/her spouse mount the back of an open top SUV. There are two long ropes that are tied to the front of the SUV and other senior officers ceremonially "pull" the retiring officer out of the barracks.

In the Navy the retiring officer boards a vessel after being pulled out and then he sails away (sailing out parade). In the air force the retiring officer boards an aircraft (usually a helicopter) and flies away.

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https://www.nairaland.com/8551442/pulling-out-parade-former-chief


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https://www.nairaland.com/7767189/sailing-out-parade-former-chief

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🇳🇬: Former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 36 years of service, saying he served the country to the best of his ability as he took his final salute in uniform. pic.twitter.com/cevMq7Gpzu

— The Yoruba Times (@TheYorubaTimes) March 12, 2026

Congrats to Tunji Disu. If one person own no spoil another person own no go better.
It's only unthinkable how an appointed officer will openly and brazenly disregard his principal as Egbetokun reportedly did

All the best former IGP after service

Country of particular concern

naptu2:
Speech

🇳🇬: Former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has retired from the Nigeria Police Force after 36 years of service, saying he served the country to the best of his ability as he took his final salute in uniform. pic.twitter.com/cevMq7Gpzu

— The Yoruba Times (@TheYorubaTimes) March 12, 2026

This doesn't look like news to me
Eh he should go and rest na
Abi he no wan rest again

If any of my child happen to join Nigeria police, I will divorce the mother and chase the child away and go and remarry.

Very corrupt institution. God forbid

He and his PSO's should be summoned by the efcc because the committed a lot of evil and are still doing so

Thief. Go and enjoy your loot.

Pulling him to the depths of hell for sure

All these are unnecessary

My post from September 29th, 2023.

I don't think a president of Nigeria has attended a pulling out parade before. Not even Bali.


President Biden and Vice President Harris at the retirement parade of General Milley.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E4tYQ3XMv-s

My post from June 26th, 2023

That reminds of people that were making comments about parades. Every country has its own traditions, but retirement parades are quite common and regular. This is General Loyd Austin's retirement parade. General Austin was the last US general in Iraq and then he became the commander of Centcom (you might remember when I told you about the US joint combat commanders).

His joke at the beginning of his speech was because the ceremony was held in a hall due to bad weather.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wcE6bi_60-o

Pulling out as how? Reminds one of Obi asking for just one chance to pull out.

It was a very colorful Parade.
I am not a fan of Kayode, but 35 years of service is no joke.
May God have mercy on his shortcomings and give him the best after his Retirement.
Happy Retirement Mr. Kayode Egbetokun.

Caesar0525:
He and his PSO's should be summoned by the efcc because the committed a lot of evil and are still doing so

E b like Dem deny you posting , baba get a registered skill and Japa 📌

This one's go just de copy anything the military does.

Ignorance 🤣

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https://www.nairaland.com/6957043/hakeem-odumosu-pulling-out-ceremony

IGP Alkali Eulogize Coursemates As DIG Kokumo, Others Pulls Out
https://www.nairaland.com/7625377/igp-alkali-eulogize-coursemates-dig

My post from July 18th, 2023

These are the course mates of the former inspector general of police, Usman Alkali Baba, being pulled out of service at the Police College, Lagos in March this year. They graduated from the Police College Kano on March 15th, 1988 (they were the first set at that college).

178 students graduated in that set, but only 15 of them were being pulled out.

I don't know why, but not all IGs have had pulling out parades.The last IG that I remember that had a pulling out parade was Mike Okiro.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IbiXcak8xS4


The officers being pulled out include DIG Johnson Kokumo, AIG Isaac Akinmoyede, AIG Olatunji Akingbola, AIG Andrew Amengheme, AIG Amaechi Elumelu, AIG Ngozi Onadeko, AIG Eboka Friday, AIG Adesina Soyemi, AIG Ashafa Adekunle, AIG Edward Egbuka, AIG Olawale Olokode, AIG Abutu Yaro, CP Adetokunbo Owolabi and CP Selem Amachree.

Illegally occupying ig,has now become legally retired,

Congratulations on your retirement ògá olóòpá, may God satisfy your soul with long life, good & sound mind to enjoy your retirement.
You’re welcome to new adventure, sir

Gbadugbakun:
This one's go just de copy anything the military does.

see talk, which is the oldest institution?

illegal igp ret.

bribery and corruption force

Ivimmanuel:
see talk, which is the oldest institution?

Olodo the army his been in existence right from the bible era before the police. Armies have been going to wars before police existed.

Just a simple, straightforward observation of a well-regarded officer's retirement celebration. Nothing more.

He is Supposed to Be Dragged Out Not Pull Him Out, Since He Over Stayed in The Police Force

It's good this disgrace of an IG is bowing out for the final time. We won't miss you sir

They are just copying the military.

In the United States the retirement ceremony for policemen is called a walk out ceremony.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_iX3ydtzsUs?si=Yj8M2swKobLaZDxr

naptu2:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y7WuMyu4Sxs?si=9zSdfScNM4w9NJpC

The pulling out parade is the last official duty of a retiring senior officer. At the end of the parade the retiring officer and his/her spouse mount the back of an open top SUV. There are two long ropes that are tied to the front of the SUV and other senior officers ceremonially "pull" the retiring officer out of the barracks.

In the Navy the retiring officer boards a vessel after being pulled out and then he sails away (sailing out parade). In the air force the retiring officer boards an aircraft (usually a helicopter) and flies away.

The way things work at times.... Hmm. The law was altered for Egbetokun but it was Disu that reaped the benefit. To know that Disu just had 2 months left to retire as an AIG and the door to IGP opened to him and the law extended his retirement by 4 years.