BREAKING NEWS: TINUBU REMOVES IGP EGBETOKUN! ~ AmanaOnline

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BREAKING NEWS: TINUBU REMOVES IGP EGBETOKUN!

February 24

13:44 2026

Reports today say President Bola Tinubu has removed IGP Kayode Egbetokun and that he is being replaced by AIG Tunji Disu.

Here’s what is known so far:

What multiple reports are saying

Several Nigerian news outlets report that Egbetokun was asked to step down and preparations for handover are underway. �

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The same reports say AIG Tunji Disu is expected to take over as the new Inspector-General of Police. �

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Important caution

As of the latest reports, official confirmation from the Presidency or Police headquarters was still pending in some stories — meaning the situation is developing. �

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So this is being treated as breaking news, and details may still change.

Context (why this is notable)

Egbetokun was appointed IGP in June 2023 by Tinubu. �

Premium Times Nigeria

His tenure had previously been clarified to run as a four-year term, which caused debate at the time. �

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