The Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, has confirmed the resignation of Mr Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector-General of Police.
Onanuga said the former police boss resigned from office due to family issues that require his attention.
The presidential spokesperson disclosed this on Tuesday in a response to an inquiry.
Onanuga said: “The IGP resigned in a letter today, citing family issues which require his undivided attention.
“Egbetokun resigned today. He was not sacked. A statement will be issued later.”
However, ultiple Presidency sources, said that President Bola Tinubu asked Egbetokun to resign during a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, on Monday evening.
Thefrontrank reports that Egbetokun, who was appointed IGP on June 19, 2023, has faced mounting criticism over the nation’s rising insecurity, particularly the wave of kidnappings, banditry, and terrorist attacks across multiple states.
Before his appointment as IGP, Egbetokun served as Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigations Department.
He succeeded Usman Alkali Baba, whose tenure expired in September 2023 after an extension granted by former President Muhammadu Buhari.
