IGP Kayode Egbetokun Biography: Early Life, Career, Controversy, Wife, Children & Net Worth
Kayode Egbetokun (born September 1964) is a Nigerian police official and the 22nd Inspector General of Police. He was appointed by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to succeed Usman Alkali Baba.
On February 23rd, 2026, he was removed as IGP by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and replaced by Tunji Disu which is subject to Nigerian Senate approval.
IGP Kayode Egbetokun Biography
Egbetokun was born on September 4, 1964, in Erinja, Yewa South local government area of Ogun state. He earned a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics from the University of Lagos, Akoka, in June 1987, followed by a master’s degree in Engineering Analysis in 1996. He temporarily taught Mathematics at the Yaba College of Technology.
He went on to earn a postgraduate diploma in petroleum economics from Delta State University in 2000 and an MBA from Lagos State University in 2004. He also holds a PhD in Peace and Security Studies from Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Career
IGP Kayode Egbetokun joined the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. In 1999, as a deputy superintendent of police, he was named the main security officer to the then-elected governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, who is now Nigeria’s President.
He has held positions such as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, Squadron Commander of MOPOL’s Anti-Fraud Unit at the FCT Command in Abuja, Chief Superintendent of Police, Administration, Lagos State Command headquarters in Ikeja, Area Commander in Osogbo, Osun State Command, and Area Commander in Gusau, Zamfara State Command.
On June 19, 2023, President Tinubu appointed Egbetokun to succeed Usman Alkali Baba. Until he was nominated inspector general, he was a deputy inspector-general of police and supervising DIG for the South-West geopolitical zone. He will lead the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) at Force Headquarters in Abuja beginning April 6, 2023.
Controversy
Several important events and allegations have fuelled the controversy surrounding Kayode Egbetokun’s appointment as Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police (IGP). Omoyele Sowore said that Egbetokun was removed from office and replaced by a senior officer from the FCID in Lagos.
However, neither the Presidency nor the Nigerian Police Force issued an official confirmation. Sowore was charged with 17 counts of cybercrime for referring to Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP,” which the police believe could instigate public disorder. The High Court of the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, has ordered Sowore and Sahara Reporters to stop posting defamatory materials about Egbetokun and his family.
The modification to the Police Act allows Egbetokun to serve a full four-year term notwithstanding his retirement age. This has prompted controversy and dissent in the police force. According to reports, President Bola Tinubu removed Egbetokun from office and selected Tunji Disu as his successor.
The topic has sparked widespread public debate and legal action, raising concerns about accountability, honesty, and the ramifications of the Police Act modification.
Kayode Egbetokun Wife
Kayode Egbetokun is married to Mrs. Egbetokun. He has children and is noted for juggling his personal and professional commitments as Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police. Kayode Egbetokun has a son, Victor Egbetokun. He just married Anjolaoluwa Oriyomi, and the wedding was a big deal in his family’s lives.
Kayode Egbetokun Net Worth
Kayode Egbetokun’s net worth is estimated to be around $500,000. This estimate reflects his extended career in the Nigerian Police Force, where he currently serves as Inspector General. Although particular information regarding his assets is not publicly available, his position suggests that he lives a comfortable life.
