Tinubu accepts Egbetokun’s resignation, names Tunji Disu acting IGP

2026-02-24 - 16:57

By Johnbosco Agbakwuru President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations. This was disclosed via a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga. According to the statement, President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier on Tuesday and expressed his profound appreciation for his decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure. Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act. In view of the current security challenges confronting the nation, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. The President is confident 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. In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation. The President reiterated 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. Multiple Presidency sources said Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening. “It was in that meeting he was asked to go,” a highly placed official in the Presidency stated on the condition of anonymity due to the sensitivity of the matter. It was observed that the IGP’s official vehicle, a Toyota Land Cruiser with number plate NPF-01, was parked at the forecourt of the Presidential Villa around 6:40 pm on Monday. Egbetokun, dressed in his black uniform without his cap, alighted from the vehicle and turned back to ask for his notepad from an aide who briskly reached into the vehicle and handed it to him.