The tenure of Nigeria’s Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has been extended for an additional four years.
This decision aligns with recent changes to the Nigeria Police Act, specifically the 2020 Amendment Bill passed in 2024, which adjusts the service duration and retirement age for police officers.
According to the amendment, police personnel can now serve up to 40 years instead of the previous 35 years, and the mandatory retirement age has been increased from 60 to 65 years.
Egbetokun, who has been leading the police force with a focus on reform and improved security measures, received his official letter confirming the extension from the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation.
Sources close to the office confirmed the development, stating that this extension is part of the government’s broader efforts to ensure continuity and stability within the country’s security architecture.
Kayode Egbetokun’s reappointment is seen by many as a move to maintain momentum in ongoing police reforms and strengthen the fight against crime across the nation.
