Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun resigns over family reasons, Tunji Disu takes over in acting capacity
By allcitynews.ng President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of a letter in which he cited pressing family considerations for his decision to step aside. According to the Special Adviser to the President (Information and Strategy), Bayo Onanuga, the President received Egbetokun’s resignation on Tuesday and expressed profound appreciation for his decades of distinguished service to the nation and the Nigeria Police Force. He commended the outgoing police chief for his dedication, professionalism and steadfast commitment to strengthening the country’s internal security architecture during his tenure. Egbetokun, who was appointed Inspector-General of Police in June 2023, was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act. In response to the development and amid prevailing security challenges across the country, Preside...