President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect, SAVANNAH NEWSNOW REPORTS.
The development was announced on Tuesday in a statement issued by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
According to the statement, Egbetokun tendered his resignation letter to the President, citing pressing family considerations. President Tinubu reportedly received the letter earlier in the day and expressed profound appreciation for the outgoing police chief’s decades of service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.
The President commended Egbetokun for his dedication, professionalism and commitment to strengthening the country’s internal security architecture during his tenure.
Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023, was serving a four-year term expected to end in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act.
Following the resignation, the President approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, citing the prevailing security challenges in the country and the need for steady leadership at the helm of the Nigeria Police Force.
Tinubu expressed confidence in Disu’s experience, operational competence and leadership capacity to provide focused direction for the force during what he described as a critical period.
The statement further noted that, in compliance with the Police Act 2020, the President will soon convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police. His name will subsequently be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
The President reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security, enhancing institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to carry out its constitutional responsibilities.
