President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has confirmed and accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following what the presidency described as “pressing family considerations.”
In a statement issued on Tuesday by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the President said he received Egbetokun’s letter of resignation earlier in the day and expressed appreciation for his service to the country.
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“President Tinubu expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation,” the statement said, noting that the former police chief demonstrated “dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture.”
Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023, was serving a four-year tenure expected to run until June 2027 under the amended provisions of the Police Act.
Following the resignation, the President approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
“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 AIG Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police,” the statement said.
The President expressed confidence that Disu’s experience and leadership would ensure continuity at the Nigeria Police Force.
“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,” it added.
According to the presidency, Tinubu will, in line with the Police Act 2020, convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
The statement said 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.”
