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Egbetokun will remain in Office as IGP till October 31, 2027 - AGF
By emmanuel MALAGU
Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun
The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of the Federation, Lateef Fagbemi, says the continuous stay of Kayode Egbetokun, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), in office is Lawful.
Fagbemi in a Statement on Thursday in Abuja, said the Appointment of Egbetokun which took effect from October 31, 2023 would have come to an end on his attainment of 60 years of age on September 4, 2024.
“However, before his Retirement Age, the Police Act was amended to allow the Occupant of the Office to remain and complete the Original Four Year Term granted under Section 7 (6) of the Act, notwithstanding the fact that he has attained the age of 60 years.
“This has, therefore, Statutorily extended the Tenure of Office of Egbetokun to October 31, 2027 in order to complete the Four Year Tenure granted to him.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Egbetokun’s continuous stay in Office is in line with the Provisions of the Police Act amended in 2024 which allow the Occupant of the Office to enjoy a Term of Four Years effective from the Date of his Appointment as IGP, in this case.
He noted that the Advisory is necessary for the guidance of the General Public.
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