Kayode Egbetokun
Kayode Egbetokun | |
|---|---|
| 22nd Inspector General of Police | |
| In office 19 June 2023 – 24 February 2026 | |
| Preceded by | Usman Alkali Baba |
| Succeeded by | Tunji Disu |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 4 September 1964 Erinja, Yewa South, Ogun State, Nigeria |
| Alma mater | University of Lagos Delta State University Lagos State University Al-Hikmah University |
| Occupation | Police officer |
Kayode Egbetokun (born September 1964) is a Nigerian police officer who served as the 22nd Inspector General of Police. He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to replace Usman Alkali Baba.[1] He resigned as Inspector General Police on 24 February 2026.[2]
Early life and education
[edit]Egbetokun was born on 4 September 1964 in Erinja in the Yewa South local government area of Ogun state. He graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka, with a bachelor's degree in Mathematics in June 1987, later receiving a master's degree in Engineering Analysis in 1996. He briefly lectured in Mathematics at the Yaba College of Technology.[3][1]
He went on to receive a postgraduate diploma in Petroleum Economics from Delta State University in 2000 and an MBA from Lagos State University in 2004.[3] He also received a PhD in Peace and Security Studies from Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State.[4]
Career
[edit]Egbetokun enlisted in the Nigeria Police Force on 3 March 1990 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police.[1] As a deputy superintendent of Police in 1999, he was appointed the chief security officer to the then-elected governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, who is now the President of Nigeria.[1]
He has served as the Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos, Squadron Commander, MOPOL, Anti-Fraud Unit, FCT Command, Abuja, Chief Superintendent of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command headquarters, Ikeja, Area Commander, Osogbo, Osun State Command and Area Commander, Gusau, Zamfara State Command.[3]
On 19 June 2023, President Tinubu appointed Egbetokun to replace Usman Alkali Baba.[3][4] Until his appointment as the inspector general, he was a deputy inspector-general of police and supervising DIG for the South-West geo-political zone, to head the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID), Force Headquarters, Abuja since 6 April 2023.[3]
On 24 February 2026, Egbetokun resigned as Inspector General ff Police. He stated that the reason for his resignation is to spend more time with his family.[5][6]
References
[edit]- 1 2 3 4 Yusuf, Kabir (20 June 2023). "PROFILE: Kayode Egbetokun: Nigeria's new police chief". Premium Times. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Opejobi, Seun (2026-02-24). "Real reason Kayode Egbetokun resigned as IGP - Presidency". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- 1 2 3 4 5 "Meet mathematician, ex-CSO to Tinubu appointed acting IGP, Kayode Egbetokun". Vanguard. Lagos, Nigeria. 20 June 2023. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- 1 2 Anichukwueze, Donatus (19 June 2023). "Profile Of New IGP, Kayode Egbetokun". Channels Television. Retrieved 20 June 2023.
- ↑ Opejobi, Seun (2026-02-24). "Real reason Kayode Egbetokun resigned as IGP - Presidency". Daily Post. Lagos, Nigeria. Retrieved 2026-02-24.
- ↑ Angbulu, Stephen (2026-02-24). "Why Egbetokun resigned as IG - Presidency". The Punch. Retrieved 2026-02-24.