By Erewunmi Peace

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector-General of Police (IGP) and is preparing to install Tunji Disu as his successor, according to multiple credible Nigerian media sources.

A presidency source confirmed that Egbetokun was asked to tender his resignation, and plans are underway for a formal handover to Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu. Disu has been serving as the Deputy head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos.

Egbetokun first became Nigeria’s 22nd IGP in June 2023 and was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council later that year. His tenure was subject to public debate due to issues around his age and length of service, especially after a 2024 amendment to the Police Act allowed an Inspector-General to serve a fixed four-year term beyond the mandatory retirement age.

The leadership change comes amid ongoing discussions about police reforms and public expectations for improved security leadership in Nigeria. As of publication, there has been no official statement from the Presidency or Nigeria Police Force confirming the transition, though sources say an announcement and handover ceremony could happen soon.

This development marks one of the most significant shifts in Nigeria’s security leadership in recent years, and [Your Website Name] will update this story as more official information becomes available.