BY MUSA IDRIS UMAR, FEBRUARY 24, 2026 | 06:28 PM
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu of Nigeria has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police.
The resignation was submitted on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations.
The president expressed appreciation for Egbetokun’s service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation.
He acknowledged Egbetokun’s role in strengthening the country’s internal security architecture during his tenure.
Egbetokun was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year term scheduled to end in June 2027 under the amended Police Act.
Following the resignation, the president approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
The appointment was made in view of current security challenges facing the country.
The president said Disu’s experience and leadership would provide direction for the police during this period.
In line with the Police Act 2020, the president will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General.
His name will subsequently be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.
The president reiterated his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security and institutional capacity.
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