Ayobamiji Komolafe 
President Bola Tinubu has confirmed that the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun who clock 60 years today, will serve his full four-year tenure, which extends until 2027.
This decision comes amidst reports suggesting that his tenure had been extended, which a Senior Police source clarified as a misinterpretation.
The source emphasized that the recent communication was not an extension but a confirmation of Egbetokun’s original appointment terms, which stipulate a four-year tenure.
“The tenure of the IGP was not extended but rather a clarification on his letter of appointment that stipulated four years in office,” the source explained.
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IGP Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023, was initially set to retire in September 2024, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60, as per the Police Act 2020.
However, with the confirmation, he will now serve until 2027, completing the term outlined in his appointment letter.
This development follows the recent passage of the Police Act Amendment Bill by the National Assembly, which was signed into law by President Tinubu.
The amendment enables an IGP to remain in office until the completion of the term specified in their appointment, regardless of reaching the retirement age.
The issue of IGP tenure has been contentious, as seen with Egbetokun’s predecessor, Usman Baba, who also remained in office beyond his retirement age until he was replaced by Egbetokun.
With this confirmation, IGP Egbetokun is set to lead the Nigerian Police Force until 2027, barring any unforeseen changes.
