The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has hosted the newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) of the Federation, Oyedepo Iseoluwa Rotimi (SAN), at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja, reaffirming the Force’s commitment to close collaboration with the Federal Ministry of Justice.
During the courtesy visit, the IGP congratulated Oyedepo on his appointment and assured him of the Police Force’s readiness to support his office in the effective prosecution of criminal cases across the country.
Egbetokun noted that strong synergy between the Police and the Office of the DPP is critical to improving investigation quality, speeding up prosecutions, and ensuring that justice is delivered efficiently and transparently.
He stressed that the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening case files, improving evidence gathering, and supporting prosecutorial processes to reduce delays in the criminal justice system.
According to the IGP, enhanced cooperation will also help in tackling serious crimes, including financial crimes, violent offences, cybercrime, and other complex criminal cases that require coordinated efforts between investigators and prosecutors.
In his remarks, Oyedepo Iseoluwa Rotimi (SAN) expressed appreciation for the warm reception and pledged to work closely with the Police Force to promote professionalism, independence, and evidence-based prosecutions.
The new DPP emphasized that his leadership would focus on ensuring that prosecutions are guided strictly by the rule of law, public interest, and constitutional provisions, while also improving coordination with law enforcement agencies.
Oyedepo was recently appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu following his transfer from the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), where he spent over 15 years prosecuting complex economic and financial crime cases.
He succeeds Abubakar Babadoko, who retired after completing the mandatory tenure as Director in the Federal Ministry of Justice.
The new DPP is widely recognized for his role in several high-profile prosecutions, including Nigeria’s landmark legal battle in the Process and Industrial Development (P&ID) case, as well as for receiving multiple professional awards during his service at the EFCC.
Both officials reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s criminal justice system, improving public confidence, and ensuring that offenders are brought to justice in line with due process and the rule of law.
The meeting is seen as part of broader efforts by the current police leadership to deepen institutional cooperation with key justice sector stakeholders to enhance security, accountability, and the effective administration of justice nationwide.