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BREAKING: President Tinubu Sacks IGP Kayode Egbetokun, Names Successor

President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, with AIG Tunji Disu set to take over, according to emerging reports.

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  • President Bola Tinubu has reportedly removed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, with AIG Tunji Disu set to take over, according to emerging reports.
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly sacked the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, in what is being described as a significant shake-up in Nigeria’s security leadership.

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According to a report gathered by VerseNews, sources revealed that Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting with the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.

He is expected to be replaced by Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, with preparations already underway for a formal handover ceremony.

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Although there has been no official confirmation as of press time, insiders within the Presidency and the Nigeria Police Force said arrangements are being finalised for a smooth transition.

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