President Bola Tinubu may not after all extend the tenure of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun as there is indication of considering successor.
Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, last year, is expected to retire on September 4, when he turns 60.
Sources say President Tinubu is already considering four high ranking officers for the police job.
Top on the list is Frank Mba, a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and former spokesperson of the force.
Others senior officers being considered, according to the source which craved anonymity include Dasuki Danbappa Galadanchi, Sahabo Abubakar Yahaya and Bala Ciroma.
“Frank Mba is top on the list of those being considered by the president as the next IGP because he is retiring in May 2027. He’s also an experienced and well-rounded officer,” the source said.
“Ciroma, Galadanchi and Yahaya are also being considered because although their time is short, it will give the president time to consider the police amendment bill at the National Assembly,” the source revealed.
There has been a recent wave of criticisms against what many describe as “hasty passage” of the police amendment bill to increase the service age of officer.
According to the source, “Even if the bill is eventually signed by the president, it will most certainly not apply to IGP Egbetokun because the president is aware that Nigerians are watching.”
