- The bill increased the service years of police personnel from 35 to 40 years of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age.
Barring any last minute change, the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, is expected to occupy the position for another four years.
The elongation of his tenure has been approved by president Bola Tinubu.
The extension is in line the amended Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024.
The bill increased the service years of police personnel from 35 to 40 years of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age.
Egbetokun’s tenure of office renewal is for a four-year period.
Sources close to the office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation have confirmed to our reporter that Egbetokun has been handed his letter to that effect.
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