Nigeria, Feb. 26 -- Contrary to the official narrative that ex-police chief Kayode Egbetokun resigned for family reasons, sources in the presidency told PREMIUM TIMES that President Bola Tinubu asked him to resign for three main reasons.

On 24 February, Mr Egbetokun resigned as IGP at the request of President Tinubu. The presidency confirmed his resignation and announced the appointment of Olatunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector General (AIG), as the acting police boss.

President Tinubu appointed Mr Egbetokun as the 22nd IGP on 19 June 2023. His substantive appointment was subsequently confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on 31 October that same year.

Mr Egbetokun, who was 58 at the time of his appointment, was expected to leave offic...