President Bola Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police, directing him to prepare handover notes after a visit to the Presidential Villa.

He is expected to hand over to Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu, who currently heads the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Alagbon, Lagos.

Sources confirmed the decision on Tuesday, though no official statement has been released. Civil rights group Rule of Law and Accountability Advocacy Centre (RULAAC) described Egbetokun’s removal as a relief, citing tenure extensions beyond retirement age, declining welfare, and weak accountability.

“His tenure was marked by declining police welfare, misconduct, and erosion of public confidence,” RULAAC said.

The group urged Disu to reform the force, prioritising welfare, transparency, and neutrality in the 2027 elections.

It also demanded publication of the investigation report on alleged organ harvesting by operatives in Awkuzu, Anambra State.

Reports suggest at least 29 senior officers, including DIGs and AIGs, will be dismissed following Egbetokun’s removal.

His tenure was dogged by controversies, including alleged favoritism, corruption allegations, and lawsuits against journalists.

Egbetokun was once ADC to Gov Tinubu, then governor of the South West state of Nigeria between 1999-2007.

Key Facts About Tunji Disu

Tunji Disu has been appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police following Kayode Egbetokun’s resignation. Here are 10 key things about him:

1. Current Role
Disu is the new Acting IGP, previously serving as Assistant Inspector-General of Police.

2. Early Life
Born April 13, 1966, on Lagos Island, Disu attended Mayflower Junior School and St. Gregory’s College, Lagos.

3. Education
He holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education from LASU, a postgraduate diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies, and two master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology.

4. Police Career
Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992, serving as DPO, SARS head, and State CID second-in-command.

5. International Service
He led Nigeria’s first police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in 2005.

6. Leadership
Disu commanded Lagos RRS (2015-2021), promoting community policing and earning “The Good Guys” nickname.

7. Intelligence Role
He headed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) from 2021, tackling organized crime and fraud.

8. Professional Memberships
Disu is part of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, NIPR, CIPM, and International Academy of Forensics.

9. Judo Achievements
A third dan black belt, Disu won national and international judo medals, including a 2022 US Open silver.

10. Experience
With decades of policing experience and international exposure, Disu takes on the Acting IGP role amid security reform priorities.