JUST IN: Kayode Egbetokun Resigns As IGP — Presidency
Naija News • 6d ago
Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP).
A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday.
Although the police authorities have yet to comment on the matter or issue an official statement about his resignation, the move came amid reports suggesting that Egbetokun has left the position.
It is unclear who the next IGP would be.
President Bola Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police on June 19, 2023.
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The Nigeria Police Council confirmed his substantive appointment on October 31 of the same year.
Upon his appointment, Egbetokun promised to “chase away” criminals in Nigeria.
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