IGP Kayode Egbetokun
Kayode Egbetokun has been confirmed yesterday as the substantive Inspector General of Police, IGP, by the Police Council.
The Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Geidam explained that the council confirmed him because he had acquitted himself since he was appointed in acting capacity.
He noted that Egbetokun has also provided a blueprint on ensuring the security of the country, which indicates his suitability for the post.
This confirmation came after President Tinubu, on June 19, 2023, appointed Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP.
Egbetokun took over the role from Usman Baba, who was appointed as the IGP by former President Muhammadu Buhari on April 6, 2021.
Kayode Egbetokun, born on September 4, 1964, hails from the Egbado South Local Government Area of Ogun State.
His career in the Nigeria Police Force began when he enlisted as a Cadet ASP (Course 16) on March 3, 1990. As per police regulations, he will reach 35 years in service by September 2024.
Egbetokun has an educational background rooted in mathematics. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Lagos, Akoka, in June 1987.
Following his graduation, he briefly lectured in Mathematics at Yaba College of Technology.
His academic achievements include a master’s degree in Engineering Analysis from the University of Lagos in 1996, a postgraduate diploma in Petroleum Economics from Delta State University in 2000, and an MBA from Lagos State University, Ojo, in 2004.
He also holds a PhD in Peace and Security Studies from Al-hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Throughout his career, Egbetokun has held various key positions, including Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, Squadron Commander of the Mobile Police Force (MOPOL), head of the Anti-Fraud Unit at the FCT Command in Abuja, and Chief Superintendent of Police in Administration at the Lagos State Command headquarters in Ikeja.
Additionally, he has served as an Area Commander in Osogbo, Osun State Command, and an Area Commander in Gusau, Zamfara State Command, among other roles.
