Police Officially Retires Former IGP Kayode Egbetokun
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) on Thursday officially retired former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, bringing his long and distinguished career in the force to a close.
The retirement ceremony, held in Abuja, was attended by senior police officials and family members, including his wife, Elizabeth Egbetokun.
Reflecting on his tenure, Egbetokun described serving as IGP as one of the highest privileges of his life. He highlighted key accomplishments, including expanding the police’s operational capabilities, strengthening investigative units, and modernising the cybercrime division.
Appointed IGP in 2023 by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, Egbetokun succeeded Usman Baba, who served under the late former President Muhammadu Buhari. From the start of his appointment, he committed to tackling criminal activities across Nigeria.
Born in September 1964 in Egbado South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun joined the police on March 3, 1990, as a cadet Assistant Superintendent.
His final years in office attracted attention because he remained in the role beyond the statutory retirement age of 60 and 35 years of service, as stipulated under Section 18(8) of the Police Act 2020. The NPF explained that he was completing the four-year term specified in his appointment letter.
