President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police (IGP), following a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission (PSC) confirmed the development on Tuesday.
According to a credible presidential source, Egbetokun was summoned to the Villa where he was formally asked to step aside and begin preparations for a smooth handover. The directive, the source said, followed growing concerns over controversies surrounding his tenure and questions about his continued suitability for the role.
Egbetokun is expected to be succeeded by Tunji Disu, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police currently in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. Sources disclosed that Disu has been informed of the development and is being positioned to assume office once all formalities are concluded.
Officials familiar with the process said Egbetokun was instructed to immediately prepare his handover notes and conclude all outstanding administrative matters. He is expected to formally transfer responsibilities to Disu in the coming days, subject to official confirmation.
Further claims from within the security establishment suggested that internal dissatisfaction within the police hierarchy influenced the decision. Some officers were reportedly relieved by the development, citing concerns about leadership style and unresolved internal issues under Egbetokun’s tenure.
There were also allegations that health considerations played a role in the decision, with sources claiming the President advised Egbetokun to focus on medical treatment. These claims, however, have not been officially confirmed.
Additionally, sources alleged there were differing opinions within the Presidency over Egbetokun’s removal, with the First Lady, Remi Tinubu, said to have favoured his retention. President Tinubu, however, was reportedly resolute in his decision.
As the transition unfolds, attention has shifted to Tunji Disu, amid expectations that his emergence could signal a new direction for leadership, discipline, and public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
