President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly removed the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in what appears to be a significant shake-up within the Nigeria Police Force. However, as of press time, there has been no official confirmation from the Presidency or relevant authorities regarding the development.
Emerging reports on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, indicated that Egbetokun may have been removed or asked to step aside, with Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu named as his replacement. The reported transition has generated widespread attention across political and security circles, given the strategic importance of the office of the Inspector-General of Police.
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Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed Kayode Egbetokun as Inspector-General of Police in June 2023. During his tenure, Egbetokun oversaw key security operations and reform initiatives aimed at strengthening internal discipline within the force, tackling violent crime, and deepening intelligence-led policing across the country.
The reported successor, Tunji Disu, currently heads the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), Alagbon, Lagos — one of the most strategic investigative arms of the Nigeria Police Force. The FCID is responsible for handling high-profile criminal matters, financial crimes, organised offences, and complex investigations nationwide. Disu is widely regarded as an experienced investigator who has held several strategic command positions within the force.
Despite widespread media reports suggesting an imminent transition in police leadership, neither the Presidency, the Nigeria Police Force, nor the Police Service Commission has issued a formal statement confirming the removal, outlining the reasons behind it, or specifying the effective date of any change. Police authorities have also yet to respond to enquiries from journalists, leaving uncertainty over the true status of the reported appointment.
If confirmed, the development would represent a major restructuring within Nigeria’s security architecture. The Inspector-General of Police occupies the highest operational position in the country’s policing system and plays a central role in internal security coordination, crime control strategy, and law enforcement policy implementation.
Security analysts note that a leadership change at this level could signal adjustments in policing priorities, institutional reforms, and inter-agency security collaboration across federal and state commands. Observers are therefore closely monitoring the situation for clarity on the Federal Government’s broader direction regarding policing reforms and national security management.
As of press time, the reported change remains a developing story, with stakeholders awaiting an official announcement to confirm or clarify the situation.
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