Kayode Egbetokun is the current and 22nd Inspector General of Police in Nigeria. He was recently appointed to this position by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, replacing the previous Inspector General, Usman Alkali Baba.
As head of the Nigeria Police Force, Egbetokun currently oversees the country’s main law enforcement agency and is responsible for ensuring public safety and security across Nigeria.
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- Full name: Kayode Egbetokun
- Stage name: Kayode Egbetokun
- Date of birth: September 4, 1964
- Age: 59 years old
- Place of birth: Ogun State, Nigeria
- Nationality: Nigerian
- Position: Inspector General of Police
- Height: unknown
- Parents: unknown
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: unknown
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: unknown
Early life and education
Kayode Egbetokun was born on September 4, 1964 in Ogun State, Nigeria. Although details about his parents are not publicly revealed, it is known that he was raised by them. There is no information about siblings.
Egbetokun graduated from the University of Lagos, Akoka with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics and later obtained a master’s degree in Engineering Analysis. He is of Yoruba ethnicity and his religion is Islam.
Career
Egbetokun joined the Nigeria Police Force on 3 March 1990, as Assistant Superintendent of Police Cadets. Throughout his career, he held several command positions, including that of Chief Security Officer to the then governor of Lagos state, Bola Tinubu, who is now President of Nigeria.
His roles have included:
- Commander of the Rapid Response Team (RRS) in Lagos.
- Squadron Commander of the Mobile Police Force Anti-Fraud Unit (MOPOL) in the FCT Command, Abuja.
- Area Commander in Osun and Zamfara State Command.
On June 19, 2023, President Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as Inspector General of Police, succeeding Usman Alkali Baba. Prior to his appointment, he was the Deputy Inspector General of Police and DIG Surveillance for the South West geopolitical zone, overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja since 6 May April 2023.
Social Media
Kayode Egbetokun is not on social media.
Personal life
Kayode Egbetokun, the current Inspector General of the Nigerian Police, is known to be happily married and has children. Although specific details about his family are not widely available, it is understood that he maintains a strong commitment to family life.
Net worth
Kayode Egbetokun has not made his net worth public. However, as a senior official, there is an expectation of transparency about his financial situation.
