President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun from office, multiple authoritative sources have confirmed . He is to be succeeded by Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu, who currently heads the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos .
Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission confirmed the development to news outlets on Tuesday . One source disclosed that Egbetokun was summoned to the Presidential Villa on Monday and instructed to prepare his handover notes . The President reportedly cited the need for him to focus on health issues, including kidney-related medical challenges .
The removal has been met with widespread approval among police officers, with reports of jubilation at the Force Headquarters when news broke . Sources indicate that while First Lady Remi Tinubu advocated for Egbetokun’s retention, the President remained resolute in his decision .
Egbetokun’s tenure was marked by significant controversy, including debates over his extended stay beyond mandatory retirement age . The Federal Government had previously sponsored an amendment to the Police Act granting a single four-year term to the IGP regardless of age, which would have allowed him to serve until October 2027 .
Other scandals included allegations of nepotism involving rapid promotions of his Principal Staff Officer, Bukola Yemisi Kuti, and reports that ₦100 million from Anambra State’s security vote was traced to his son’s account . The police leadership’s legal actions against journalists and activists reporting these allegations further fueled criticism .
As of press time, the Presidency and the Nigeria Police Force had not issued official statements confirming the development . Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin could not be reached for comment .
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Disclaimer: This report is based on multiple news sources as cited, including SaharaReporters, The Whistler, and Nigerian Tracker. Official confirmation from the Presidency or Police Force is pending. CDA News Nigeria does not independently verify claims made in unconfirmed reports.
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