The Digest:
President Bola Tinubu has removed Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and replaced him with Assistant Inspector General Tunji Disu. Egbetokun was directed to resign during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday . Appointed as the 22nd IGP on June 19, 2023, Egbetokun was due for retirement in September 2024 upon reaching 60 . However, his tenure was controversially extended following amendments to the Police Act allowing a four-year term . His removal follows mounting criticism over human rights allegations and public pressure . Disu, who previously headed the Force Criminal Investigation Department annex in Lagos, brings extensive experience including leadership of the Intelligence Response Team and service as Commissioner of Police in Abuja and Rivers State . An official announcement is expected shortly .
Key Points:
- The sudden removal ends Egbetokun's tenure three years before his extended term would have expired .
- It signals the president's willingness to reverse course on controversial tenure extensions.
- Disu assumes leadership amid public scrutiny, while Egbetokun exits under pressure .
- This reflects the administration's responsiveness to public criticism of police leadership.
- The timing, with no official reason given, leaves room for speculation on motivations.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Premium Times, The Guardian, Independent
