The National Assembly has passed the Police Act Amendment Bill, which allows the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to complete their four-year tenure.
President Bola Tinubu forwarded the Bill to the House of Representatives and Senate on Tuesday to amend the tenure of the IGP. The Bill aims to revolutionize police operations by enhancing accountability, modernizing policing methods, and fostering a more harmonious relationship between the police and the community.
The passage of the Bill comes amid controversy surrounding the tenure of the current IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.
Egbetokun was appointed in June 2023 for four years but is expected to retire in September 2024 due to the mandatory retirement age of 60.
The controversy surrounding the IGP’s tenure is not new. Egbetokun’s predecessor, Usman Baba, also faced a similar situation, remaining in office for three months after clocking 60 years old and attaining the mandatory 35 years of service.
The Bill will now be sent to President Tinubu for signature, paving the way for the IGP to complete their four-year tenure.
