The designation of Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Yetunde Longe as the inaugural female Force secretary has been announced by Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun.
This announcement was relayed by Force PRO Olumuyiwa Adejobi through an official statement issued on Wednesday.
The selection of Longe aligns with the IGP’s strategic objective to promote gender inclusivity and parity across all spheres of appointments and activities within the law enforcement agency.
Yetunde Longe commenced her career as a Cadet ASP on the 3rd of March, 1990, and has since engaged in specialized training programs such as the advanced detective course, intermediate command course at Police Staff College Jos, and the protection of civilians course in Italy.
Throughout her tenure, Yetunde Longe has occupied various significant roles including administrative officer, crime officer, Lagos commandant, assistant commissioner of police overseeing corporate investment at the NPF Cooperative, Lagos area commander, deputy commissioner of police at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in Bauchi and Lagos, and DCP admin at Zone 2 in Lagos.
Prior to her recent assignment, she served as the commissioner of police for the Port Authority Police, Eastern Command, Port Harcourt, and subsequently as assistant IGP in the Department of Training and Development, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP stressed the vital importance of integrating women into pivotal positions for the holistic progress and efficiency of the police force. He affirmed the commitment of the force to cultivate an environment that values merit and competence as the primary benchmarks for progression, regardless of gender.