Leaked Police Signals Expose Egbetokun’s Final-Hour Transfers Ahead of Disu’s Takeover

Confidential police wireless messages have revealed that former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, approved a wave of last-minute postings and redeployments shortly before handing over to his successor.

The internal communications show that several officers believed to be close to the former police chief were swiftly moved across commands, specialised units and state formations nationwide. A number of those affected were redeployed from Force Headquarters to other commands ahead of Wednesday’s transition to Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.

Sources within the Force disclosed that the reshuffle extended beyond Abuja, with officers in state commands and tactical units also impacted by the changes.

The redeployments followed the removal of Egbetokun from office. It was gathered that Bola Tinubu directed his exit but gave him the opportunity to formally resign, a move that was subsequently accepted.

A senior officer familiar with the development explained that it is common practice for an incoming Inspector-General to review key appointments and decide whether to retain or redeploy certain officers. However, the source noted that some of the transfers were carried out amid concerns that affected officers could face possible reprisals under the new leadership.

The source also alleged that questions had been raised internally about whether some of the officers were properly qualified for the roles or ranks they occupied at the time of their redeployment.