President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from office as the Inspector-General of Police. Tinubu was said to have asked Egbetokun to step aside during a meeting they had at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday. Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga also did not take his calls when contacted. Sources within the police hierarchy hinted that a successor may have been identified, although no official statement had been issued as of the time of filing this report. In 2024, the IG’s continued stay in office sparked widespread controversy after Egbetokun officially reached the mandatory retirement age of 60 on September 4.

Source: Punch February 24, 2026 15:01 UTC