BREAKING: AIG Disu Appointed New IGP As Tinubu Removes Kayode Egbetokun
Kayode Egbetokun has been removed as the Inspector-General of Police and replaced by AIG Tunji Disu, a senior police officer.
Efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, was unsucessful but a source said, “it’s confirmed but official announcement would be made.
“AIG Tunji Disu is the new IGP. Confirmed,”
He added in a message that, “It’s double confirmation.”
Egbetokun’s removal reportedly triggered mixed reactions within the police hierarchy, with some officers said to have welcomed the development. Sources also indicated that there were differing views within the Presidency over his continued stay in office, but President Tinubu ultimately insisted on the change in leadership.
Tenure Marked by Controversy
Egbetokun’s time as IGP was overshadowed by persistent public scrutiny and allegations of misconduct. Central among the controversies was the extension of his tenure beyond the statutory retirement age of 60 years or 35 years of service, a move that drew criticism from civil society groups and legal experts who argued it contravened established police service rules.
