Sudan Crisis Mastermind Planned to Destabilize Nigeria, Says IGP

The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, revealed on Monday that a key figure involved in the crisis destabilising Sudan was among those organising the recent #EndBadGovernance protests in Nigeria.

Speaking at a Youth Summit in Abuja, Egbetokun clarified that the police did not raid the headquarters of the Nigeria Labour Congress (NLC) as reported but rather targeted an office within the building used by the foreigner. The IGP stated that the raid was not directed at labour leaders but at the individual hiding in the Labour House in Abuja.

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Egbetokun explained that the foreigner, believed to be one of the masterminds behind the Sudan crisis, was in Nigeria attempting to incite unrest. Although the suspect escaped, valuable documents related to his activities were recovered.

The IGP also emphasized that the police’s approach to protests is shaped by intelligence reports and past experiences, particularly the violent turn of the #EndSARS protests in 2020. He noted that protests mobilized via social media have the potential to become violent as they attract a wide range of participants, including criminals.

Egbetokun mentioned ongoing collaborations with consultants to provide suitable accommodation for officers, with plans to help personnel access their homes soon.

The police chief warned against rivalry with other security agencies, noting that the Nigeria Police alone cannot ensure the nation’s security.