Tinubu Sacks IGP Kayode Egbetokun
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly relieved Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun of his duties in what is being described as a significant reshuffle within Nigeria’s security hierarchy.
According to Premium Times, sources revealed that Egbetokun was directed to step aside during a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.
He is said to be set for replacement by Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, with plans already in motion for an official handover ceremony.
While no formal statement has been released as of the time of this report, insiders within the Presidency and the Nigeria Police Force indicate that modalities for the transition are being concluded.
Egbetokun was appointed as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police by President Tinubu on June 19, 2023, and his appointment was subsequently ratified by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023.
His exit is anticipated to usher in notable adjustments within the top ranks of the police leadership.
