PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS EGBETOKUN’S RESIGNATION, APPOINTS TUNJI DISU AS ACTING IGP
Abuja – President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Kayode Egbetokun, and has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. The announcement was made in a Statehouse Press Release by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), on February 24, 2026. According to the press release, Mr. Egbetokun submitted his resignation citing "pressing family considerations." President Tinubu "expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun's decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation," acknowledging his "dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure." Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023, was serving a four-year term that was scheduled to end in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act. In light of the current security challenges facing the nation, and acting "in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance," President Tinubu approved AIG Disu's appointment. The President stated his confidence that "AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period." The President will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider AIG Disu's appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police. Following this, his name will be submitted to the Senate for confirmation, in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020. President Tinubu "reiterates his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities." Ask anything...
INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE KAYODE EGBETOKUN REPORTEDLY RESIGNS, TUNJI DISU TIPPED AS SUCCESSOR
Abuja – Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has reportedly stepped down from office following a directive from President Bola Tinubu. Sources within the Presidency revealed on Tuesday that Egbetokun was "asked to resign" during a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. It was further gathered that Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annex, Lagos, Tunji Disu, is expected to succeed him. Egbetokun was appointed as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police by President Tinubu on June 19, 2023, with his appointment later confirmed by the Police Council on October 31 of the same year. He was 58 years old at the time of his appointment and was initially scheduled to retire on September 4, 2024, upon reaching the statutory retirement age of 60. However, the National Assembly subsequently amended the Police Act, a change that would have allowed him to complete a full four-year tenure as Inspector-General "unless removed by the President." Following this amendment, Egbetokun was expected to remain in office until October 31, 2027, prior to the reported directive leading to his resignation. As of the time of filing this report, there has been no official statement from either the Presidency or the Nigeria Police Force confirming these developments.
IGP ORDERS ARREST OF POLICE OFFICERS ESCORTING UNENTITLED VIPS
Abuja – Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun has issued a firm…
