The Nigeria Police Force has stated that the N100 million allegedly transferred to Victor Egbetokun, son of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was done in error and subsequently reversed.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, disclosed this during an appearance on Politics Today on Channels Television.

Allegations Over Security Vote Funds

Victor Egbetokun had faced allegations of financial impropriety after reports claimed he received N100 million from the Anambra State Government’s security vote account at a time of heightened security challenges in the South-East.

Sources familiar with the transactions alleged that the funds were transferred in September 2025 from the Anambra State Security Vote (VI) account domiciled with Sterling Bank into a personal account at Zenith Bank bearing his name.

The development raised concerns given that security vote funds are typically reserved for intelligence operations, logistics, and emergency security responses.

Police Explanation

Responding to the allegations, Hundeyin said the transfer was an error and was immediately reversed once detected.

According to him, Victor Egbetokun contacted his accounts officer upon noticing the unexpected deposit and initiated the reversal process.

“You could remember when he said N100m was paid into the account of the son of the IGP. I called the son of the IGP immediately to know what was going on, and he explained. He said he saw N100m in his account, and I told my accounts officer to reverse the money immediately, which he did,” Hundeyin said.

Change In Police Leadership

The controversy comes amid leadership changes in the Police Force. Kayode Egbetokun was removed as Inspector-General of Police and succeeded by Tunji Disu, who previously served as Assistant Inspector General of Police overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos.

The Police have maintained that the N100 million transfer was a clerical error and that the funds were returned to the Anambra State Government account.

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The Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has resigned from office following a request by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

Sources within the presidency confirmed that Egbetokun was asked to step down during a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. Preparations are reportedly underway for a formal handover ceremony.

He is expected to be succeeded by Tunji Disu, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), although an official announcement is still pending.

Appointment And Tenure

Egbetokun was appointed as the 22nd Inspector-General of Police on 19 June 2023. His appointment was later ratified by the Nigeria Police Council in October of the same year.

At the time of his appointment, he was 58 years old and was originally due for retirement in September 2024 upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 60.

However, the National Assembly amended the Police Act, enabling an appointed IGP to serve a fixed four-year term irrespective of age or years of service, unless removed by the president.

Under that amendment, Egbetokun was expected to remain in office until October 2027.

Legal Backing And Controversies

Despite criticism from sections of the public regarding his continued stay in office, the presidency had maintained that his tenure was legally supported by the amended Police Act 2024.

Egbetokun’s time in office was marked by several contentious issues, including allegations of human rights violations and debates over policing reforms.

Transition Process

Sources within both the presidency and police headquarters indicated that arrangements are being finalised for a structured transition to ensure continuity in police leadership.

While official confirmation is awaited, insiders suggest a public statement will clarify the circumstances surrounding the leadership change and outline the next steps.

The development marks a significant shift in Nigeria’s security leadership structure, with attention now turning to how the incoming police chief will navigate ongoing security challenges and institutional reforms.

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