Just In: Tinubu Sacks IGP Egbetokun, Appoints AIG Disu As Replacement
By Anne Osemekeh, Abuja
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has ordered the removal of IGP Kayode Egbetokun as Police Chief.
Although efforts to obtain an official reaction from the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, were unsuccessful, a source said, on Tuesday, “It’s confirmed, but an official announcement will be made”, adding that, “AIG Tunji Disu is the new IGP. Confirmed”.
Egbetokun’s time as IGP was marked by a storm of controversies. From his prolonged stay in office, despite clear retirement rules, which became the centerpiece of the scandal, to allegations of favouritism and nepotism, especially regarding a Principal Staff officer of his, Bukola Kuti, who was alleged to have received rapid promotions under questionable circumstances, and whose closeness to the IGP gave her undue advantage.
Senior police officials disclosed that Egbetokun was at the (Presidential) Villa yesterday and was told to go and prepare his handover notes. “I believe he has done that already and he will be handing over to Tunji Disu,” one of the sources said.
It was learnt that some police officers celebrated upon hearing the news of his removal on Monday.
