Presidency confirms Egbetokun’s resignation as IGP

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, aft receiving his missive successful which helium cited urgent household reasons for stepping down.

The improvement was announced connected Tuesday successful a connection issued by the President’s spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga.

Onanuga revealed that Tinubu accepted Egbetokun’s resignation “earlier contiguous and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished work to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.”

He noted that the President commended the outgoing constabulary main for his commitment, professionalism, and unwavering efforts toward reinforcing the country’s interior information model during his clip successful office.

Egbetokun, who was appointed successful June 2023, began a four-year tenure expected to tally until June 2027, successful accordance with the revised provisions of the Police Act.

However, Onanuga further stated: “In presumption of the existent information challenges confronting the nation, and acting successful accordance with extant laws and ineligible guidance, President Tinubu has approved the assignment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to service arsenic Acting Inspector-Ge...