The Presidency has confirmed that Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as Inspector-General of Police.
According to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, the former police chief submitted his resignation letter on Monday.
He stated that Egbetokun decided to leave office because of family matters that needed his full attention.
“The IGP resigned in a letter today, citing family issues which require his undivided attention”, Onanuga told Punch.
Meanwhile, President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, accepted Egbetokun’s resignation while appreciating him for his years of service and dedication to Nigeria.
President Tinubu, in a personally signed statement released via his 𝕏 account, added that he has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector General in view of the current security challenges in the country.
Until his elevation, Disu was the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
In Nigeria, it is common for senior officers to retire when a junior colleague is promoted to the position of Inspector-General, reflecting the police hierarchy and respect for seniority.
Disu’s elevation may affect several Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs).
They are:
Frank Mba – Assistant Inspector-General of Police
Mohammed Gumel – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Force Intelligence Department
Adebola Hamzat – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Logistics and Supply
Yahaya Abubakar – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Finance and Administration
Basil Idegwu – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Research and Planning
Bzigu Kwazhi – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Operations
Idris Abubakar – Deputy Inspector-General of Police
Adebowale Williams – Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Department of Information and Communication Technology
