The Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun has been removed by President Bola Tinubu.

The news of his removal came as a shock to many Nigerians.

Sources squealed to us that before his removal that the president had issued a directive for him to resign.

Sources said Tinubu directed Egebtokun to resign his position at a meeting in the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.

For those who don’t know, Egebtokun was appointed by Tinubu on June 19, 2023 as the 22nd IGP.

Egbetokun was appointed as IGP at the age of 58. He was due for retirement on September 4, 2024, upon reaching the mandatory age of 60. However, his tenure was extended by the President which stirred controversy.

Meanwhile, Egbetokun has been replaced by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG).