The presidency of Nigeria has reportedly instructed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, the country’s Inspector General of Police (IGP), paving the way for Tunji Disu to assume leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
Nijatravel reports that sources close to the Presidential Villa, Abuja confirmed Egbetokun stepped down following a meeting with President Bola Tinubu. Disu, previously heading the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annex, Lagos, has been named as the new IGP. For related updates on Nigerian national leadership and security, see our coverage on [Nigeria’s security sector reforms] and [key appointments in law enforcement].
Egbetokun was appointed the 22nd indigenous IGP on 19 June 2023, with his substantive appointment confirmed by the Police Council on 31 October 2023. Initially expected to retire at the age of 60 in September 2024, amendments to the Police Act had extended the tenure of IGPs to a fixed four-year term unless removed by the president. His sudden resignation ends a short but eventful tenure in office.
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Tunji Disu, now set to lead Nigeria’s police force, brings experience from heading high-profile criminal investigations and operational units in Lagos. Analysts suggest his appointment could signal a renewed focus on security operations in urban centers and nationwide law enforcement reforms.
The resignation and appointment have yet to be officially confirmed through public statements from the Nigeria Police Force or the presidency. Nevertheless, political observers are closely monitoring how this leadership change will affect policing strategies, national security policies, and public trust.
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