The Presidency, on Tuesday afternoon, confirmed that Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office.

Egbetokun, whose tenure was extended by one year in 2025 by President Bola Tinubu, submitted his resignation letter on Tuesday, citing personal family reasons for his decision.

Presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development to journalists following enquiries.

“Egbetokun resigned today. He was not sacked. A statement will be issued later,” Onanuga said.

Egbetokun’s tenure as Inspector-General was marked by a series of controversies, with his extended stay in office, despite statutory retirement provisions, forming the centrepiece of public criticism.

His tenure was extended beyond the mandatory retirement threshold of 60 years of age or 35 years in service, a move that drew sustained criticism from civil society groups, legal experts and commentators. Critics argued that the extension violated established police service rules and undermined institutional discipline.

Among the controversies that trailed his leadership were allegations surrounding the promotion of Bukola Kuti to the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police. Critics alleged that her perceived closeness to the Inspector-General conferred undue advantage, fuelling accusations of favouritism and nepotism within the Nigeria Police Force. These allegations were denied by police authorities.