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SOWORE DROPS BOMBSHELL: Claims President Tinubu Has Sacked “Scandal-Tainted” IGP Egbetokun; AIG Tunji Disu Tapped for Top Job. The Nigerian security landscape is currently on edge following a viral report by activist and publisher Omoyele Sowore, alleging a massive shakeup at the Louis Edet House. According to Sowore, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has finally pulled the plug on the tenure of Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, amid what he describes as “jubilation” at the Force Headquarters.
The Breakdown of Sowore’s Claim
The report, which surfaced early this morning, suggests that the Presidency has moved to replace Egbetokun following a string of internal controversies. Sowore alleges that: The Exit: Egbetokun has been removed with immediate effect due to being “scandal-tainted. “The Successor: AIG Tunji Disu, the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and current high-ranking officer, is the man chosen to take over the mantle.The Reaction: There are unconfirmed reports of “celebrations” among rank-and-file officers who have reportedly been disgruntled with the current leadership.
A Legal Reality Check
Under Nigerian Law, specifically the Police Act 2020 (as amended in 2024), the IGP’s tenure is legally protected for a four-year term. For this “breaking news” to become official, the President must act within the powers granted by Section 215 of the 1999 Constitution, which usually involves a formal communication to the Nigeria Police Council. Note: As of this moment, this report remains an unverified claim attributed to Sowore. There has been no official confirmation from the Presidency or the Force Public Relations Office. Is this the reform the NPF needs, or just another social media storm
