Police: Tinubu replaces Egbetokun with Disu as IG
BY STEPHEN GBADAMOSI
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from his position as Inspector General of Police (IGP).
It was learnt on Monday that Egbetokun was to be succeeded by the Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, Tunji Disu.
Senior police officials and sources within the Police Service Commission confirmed the development on Tuesday.
“Egbetokun was at the (Presidential) Villa yesterday and was told to go and prepare his handover notes. I believe he has done that already and he will be handing over to Tunji Disu,” one of the sources said.
“He is incompetent and the scandals are just too many. He is power-drunk. The President said he should leave to focus on getting treatment for himself. You know, he has kidney-related medical issues,” the source added.
It was also learnt that some police officers celebrated upon hearing the news of Egbetokun’s removal on Monday.
“Police officers jubilated on Monday when they heard the news. The First Lady, Remi Tinubu, wanted him to stay, but the President was adamant. She fought that he should remain in office, despite all the scandals,” one of the sources said.
