Tinubu overhauls Police leadership as River Park case, financial scandal trail Egbetokun’s exit

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved a major shake-up in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, following the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. The development, announced by the Presidency on February 24, 2026, has seen Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu appointed as Acting Inspector-General, in what officials describe as a move to reset the force after months of controversy.

By Caleb Ahinakwah