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, President Tinubu approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.


According to the State House, the President is confident that Disu’s operational experience, professional depth and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force at a critical time.


In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, the President will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police.


Following the Council’s deliberations, his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.


The Presidency reiterated the 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.


Below is  the press statement from the presidency:-


STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE


PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS EGBETOKUN’S RESIGNATION AS INSPECTOR-GENERAL OF POLICE, APPOINTS TUNJI DISU IN ACTING CAPACITY 


President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations.


President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun's resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun's 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 reiterates 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.


Bayo Onanuga

Special Adviser to the President

(Information and Strategy)

February 24, 2026



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