IGP Egbetokun Did Not Lobby For Tenure Extension – Police

The Police Force has admitted to the extension of the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun in office by President Bola Tinubu, pursuant to the amended Nigeria Police Act 2020 (“Principal Act”).

The Police disclosed this in a statement signed by its spokesperson, Muyiwa Adejobi on Friday, clarifying the reports of a letter issued to the IGP last week, approving his continuous stay despite reaching the statutory age of retirement, 60, on September 4.