By Joshua Tosin Ogunsakin 
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) is the highest-ranking officer in the Nigeria Police Force. And, their responsibilities, Include overseeing police operations and reporting directly to the President and the Minister of Police Affairs.
However, the role was established in 1964. They also participate in national security discussions and are members of different governmental councils.
Here are the list of Nigeria Inspector General of Police from 1964 till date:
| Name | Years |
|---|---|
| Louis Edet | 1964 – 1966 |
| Kam Salem | 1966 – 1974 |
| Muhammadu Dikko Yusufu | 1975 – 1979 |
| Adamu Suleiman | 1979 – 1981 |
| Sunday Adewusi | 1981 – 1983 |
| Etim Inyang | 1985 – 1986 |
| Muhammadu Gambo Jimeta | 1986 – 1990 |
| Aliyu Attah | 1990 – 1993 |
| Ibrahim Coomassie | 1993 – 1999 |
| Musiliu Smith | 1999 – 2002 |
| Mustafa Adebayo Balogun | 2002 – 2005 |
| Sunday Ehindero | 2005 – 2007 |
| Mike Mbama Okiro | 2007 – 2009 |
| Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo | 2009 – 2010 |
| Hafiz Ringim | 2010 – 2012 |
| Mohammed Dikko Abubakar | 2012 – 2014 |
| Suleiman Abba | 2014 – 2015 |
| Solomon Arase | 2015 – 2016 |
| Ibrahim Kpotun Idris | 2016 – 2019 |
| Mohammed Adamu | 2019 – 2021 |
| Usman Alkali Baba | 2021 – 2023 |
| Kayode Egbetokun | 2023 – Present |