President Bola Tinubu has reportedly directed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to step down from office, according to sources familiar with the development.
Egbetokun was said to have received the directive during a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday. A presidential source disclosed that preparations are underway for a formal handover.
He is expected to be replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, although an official announcement had not been made as of press time.
Sources within police headquarters and the presidency indicated that arrangements are ongoing to facilitate a smooth transition between the outgoing police chief and his successor.
Egbetokun, who became the 22nd Inspector-General of Police in June 2023, was originally due to retire in September 2024 upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 60.
However, an amendment to the Police Act by the National Assembly allows an IGP to serve a fixed four-year term, which could have kept him in office until October 2027.
Further details on the leadership change are expected to be released by authorities.
