The Nigeria Police Force has begun the pull-out ceremony of the former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
Egbetokun replaced Usman Baba, who was appointed as the Inspector General of Police by ex-President Muhammadu Buhari in 2021.
Born on 4th September, 1964 from the Egbado South Local Government Area of Ogun State, Egbetokun enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet ASP (Course 16) on March 3, 1990.
Under Section 18(8) of the Police Act 2020, Egbetokun, who was born on September 4, 1964, was expected to retire in September 2024 upon attaining the age of 60.
But his tenure extended beyond the mandatory retirement limits of 60 years of age or 35 years of service, prompting sustained criticism from civil society groups, among others.
However, the police maintained at the time that the development did not amount to an extension but was a confirmation that he would complete the four-year tenure stated in his original letter of appointment.
He however resigned as IGP in February and was replaced by Olatunji Disu, a former Assistant Inspector General of Police.
