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Jonas Ezieke, Abuja

In a major security reshuffle announced on Tuesday February 24, 2026 President Bola Tinubu removed Inspector‑General of Police Olukayode Egbetokun and named Assistant Inspector‑General Olatunji Rilwan Disu as his successor.

Disu, who most recently headed the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex at Alagbon, Lagos, is expected to assume office immediately and oversee a nationwide command transition.

Sources from the Presidency and the Police Service Commission confirm that Egbetokun was directed to prepare his handover notes after a meeting at the Presidential Villa, marking an abrupt end to his tenure that began in June 2023 and was extended beyond the usual retirement age.

Disu, a career officer with over three decades of service, previously commanded the Intelligence Response Team and the Rapid Response Squad, earning a reputation for tech‑savvy, intelligence‑driven policing.

The appointment signals a strategic push to inject fresh tactical energy into the Nigeria Police Force amid rising security challenges and ongoing high‑profile investigations.

He is taking over from IGP Olukayode Egbetokun as the 23rd indegenous Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria.

Official statements from the Force Headquarters and the Presidency are expected shortly, with a formal handover ceremony slated for Louis Edet House in Abuja. 

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By George Mgbeleke

Finally Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office at the request of President Bola Tinubu.

Recall that Mr Egbetokun stay in the Police force has been marked by controversy.

A source in the presidency said Mr Egbetokun was asked to resign at a meeting with the president at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.

Egbetokun was appointed by President Tinubu as the 22nd IGP on 19 June 2023. His substantive appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on 31 October that year.

Appointed as IGP at the age of 58, Mr Egbetokun was due for retirement on 4 September 2024, upon reaching the mandatory age of 60.

He was thus expected to complete his four-year tenure and remain in office until 31 October 2027.

Despite complaints by many Nigerians, the presidency explained that Mr Egbetokun remained in office legally, citing the amended Police Act 2024, which allows an appointed IGP to serve a fixed four-year term regardless of their age or years of service.

Mr Egbetokun’s tenure as IGP was marked by several controversies, including human rights abuses.

The presidency has yet to issue a statement confirming Mr Egbetokun’s removal. Calls to presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga and police spokesperson Ben Hundeyin did not go through at the time of this report. However, a source at the presidency said an official announcement would be made later on Tuesday.

Details of his resignation will follow later

By David Owei,Bayelsa

Three Feared Dead as Cult Clash Erupts in Igbogene Community
Tension gripped residents of Igbogene community in Bayelsa State on Sunday following an outbreak of violence suspected to be linked to rival cult groups, with at least three persons reportedly killed.

Eyewitnesses told our reporter that the clash, which erupted in the early hours of the day, threw the community into panic as gunshots were heard in different parts of the area. Residents reportedly fled their homes for safety while business activities were abruptly halted.
Although the Bayelsa State Police Command had yet to officially confirm the casualties as of press time, sources within the community alleged that three young men lost their lives in the attack. The identities of the victims were still sketchy, while some others were said to have sustained varying degrees of injuries.
A resident, who spoke on condition of anonymity, described the incident as “a continuation of the disturbing cult-related violence that has plagued parts of the state in recent weeks.” He called on security agencies to intensify surveillance and restore calm in the area.
The latest incident adds to the growing wave of cult clashes in parts of the state. According to checks revealed that , no fewer than six persons have reportedly lost their lives in separate cult-related incidents in recent weeks, raising concerns among residents about safety and security.
Community leaders are said to be making efforts to appeal for calm, while urging youths to shun violence and embrace peace.

Meanwhile, residents have called on the state government and security agencies to take proactive measures to prevent further bloodshed.
Efforts to reach the Police Public Relations Officer for confirmation were ongoing as at the time of filing this report.