President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing pressing family considerations, the State House announced Tuesday.

The President commended Egbetokun for what he described as decades of distinguished service, praising his professionalism and contributions to strengthening Nigeria’s internal security architecture.

In a statement signed by the Presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga and released on Tuesday February 24, 2026, the President reiterated his administration’s commitment to enhancing national security and strengthening the Nigeria Police Force

Egbetokun, appointed in June 2023, had been serving a statutory four-year tenure expected to run until June 2027 under the Police Act. His early exit marks a sudden leadership transition at the top of the Nigeria Police Force amid ongoing national security challenges.

In a swift move, President Tinubu has
approved the immediate appointment of Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police. The Presidency said Disu’s operational experience and leadership record would ensure “steady and focused direction” for the force during a critical security period.

Disu, a seasoned police officer with over three decades of service, is expected to provide steady leadership to the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period.

Disu brings a wealth of experience to the role, having served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and Abuja, and as Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT). He’s also a recipient of several awards, including “Best Anti-Crime Police Squad in West Africa” and “Most Outstanding Anti-Crime Police Chief” in West and Central Africa.

In line with the Police Act 2020, the President will soon convene the Nigeria Police Council to consider Disu’s nomination as substantive IGP. If endorsed, his name will be forwarded to the Nigerian Senate for confirmation.

The Presidency reiterated its pledge to strengthen national security institutions, stressing that the police will remain professional, accountable, and fully equipped to carry out constitutional duties.

The Dangote Cement Plc, through its Plant at Obajana, has commissioned two security outposts in Iwaa and Apata communities, Lokoja Local Government Area of Kogi State as part of its commitment to enhancing security and reinforce effective community policing in its host communities.

Speaking at the commissioning ceremony, the Obajana Plant Director of Dangote Cement Plc, Azad Nawabuddin, said the projects were undertaken as part of the company’s commitment to community development and strengthening security in its host and impacted communities.

The Plant Director said although Iwaa is geographically distant from the plant, the community holds a special place in the company’s priorities, adding that the company remains deliberate in ensuring that development initiatives and security interventions extend beyond communities in immediate proximity to the plant.

Azad Nawabuddin emphasized that security remains a critical foundation for growth and sustainable development, noting that “a community that is not secure is deprived of meaningful progress and development.”

He further noted that the newly commissioned security infrastructure marks a significant milestone in efforts to safeguard lives and property, while also reinforcing the relationship between the communities and Dangote Cement Plc in security architecture management.

Speaking at the event, the Olu of Apata, Oba Fredrick Balogun, expressed gratitude to the company for delivering what he described as impressive structures and other amenities to Apata community, noting that the community had been enlisted among those benefiting from the Dangote Security support.

He described Alhaji Aliko Dangote as kind-hearted and God-sent to his people.

In his own message, the Elesho of Iwaa, HRH Obafemi Abel Alade Alaofin, expressed gratitude for what he called a “demonstration of love” from Dangote Cement Plc.

The monarch said his community remains sincerely appreciative of the new security facility, while pledging the community’s unreserved loyalty to the Plant Director and the company.

He said Iwaa had received numerous benefits from Dangote Cement, Obajana Plant, adding that the relationship is cordial and mutually beneficial.

The General Manager, Social Performance, Prince Adeyemi Ademola, said needs assessment conducted in 2024 revealed that security infrastructure was a top priority in both Apata and Iwaa communities.

Prince Ademola said it was in response to this that Dangote Cement Plc, as a socially responsible corporate entity, initiated and completed security post projects to meet this critical community need.

He reaffirmed the company’s commitment to sustainable community development through continuous engagement and priority-based interventions.

Comrade Rotimi Kekereowo, Youth Leader from Iwaa Community expressed appreciation to the company and called for sustained collaboration for community development.

Speaking in the same vein, Secretary of Apata Community, Comrade Adekunle Babatunde thanked the Plant Director for taking time out of his busy schedules to commission and handover the security post, pledging that the community will put it to good use.

The Armed Forces of Nigeria (AFN) have recorded major operational gains across the country, neutralised terrorists, rescued kidnapped victims, arrested criminal suspects, and recovered large caches of arms and ammunition in coordinated military operations conducted between February 13 and 19, 2026.

This was disclosed in a release signed by the Director, Defence Media Operations, Major General Michael Onoja, who said ongoing intelligence-driven operations by troops across various theatres continue to significantly degrade terrorist capabilities while strengthening security and restoring public confidence in affected communities.

According to the military, troops sustained pressure on insurgent groups in the North-East, denying them freedom of movement through aggressive offensives and patrols across several communities in Borno, Yobe, and Adamawa states.

The operations resulted in the neutralization of several fighters, the arrest of suspects, and the successful rescue of kidnapped victims.

In one notable incident, troops intercepted five individuals conveying ₦37 million along the Maiduguri–Maigumeri axis, with investigations ongoing to determine the legitimacy of the funds and rule out possible links to terrorist financing.

In a separate operation in Adamawa State, a suspect was arrested with aerial drones and solar power banks believed to be intended for terrorist logistics support.

Across the North-West, military operations targeting banditry and kidnapping networks led to the arrest of terrorists and the rescue of dozens of abducted victims, many of whom were reunited with their families.

The Defence Headquarters noted that sustained offensives have disrupted criminal supply routes and weakened ransom-driven operations, contributing to renewed farming and trading activities in affected communities.

The military leadership also acknowledged the donation of armoured personnel carriers by the Zamfara State Government, describing it as a significant boost to ongoing security operations.

In the North-Central region, troops responded swiftly to distress calls and carried out clearance operations across forested areas long exploited by criminal groups.

Recent successes include the rescue of over 300 hostages in Kogi and Kwara states, with at least 55 suspected terrorists killed, 129 others arrested, and weapons recovered during engagements in Kwara, Niger, Plateau, Kaduna, Benue, Taraba, Kogi, and Nasarawa states.

The military has also intensified patrols, established new checkpoints, and launched targeted offensives against known militant hideouts.

Military authorities said rapid deployment and collaboration with local security volunteers helped prevent further attacks and forced fleeing criminals to abandon victims and stolen items.

Among those arrested was the wife of a wanted terrorist leader, whose capture is expected to provide valuable intelligence on criminal networks and financing structures.

Operations in the South-South region focused on combating crude oil theft and associated crimes threatening Nigeria’s economic assets. Troops dismantled illegal refining sites, arrested suspects involved in oil bunkering, and recovered arms alongside illicit drugs valued at over ₦5 million, underscoring what the military described as growing links between oil theft syndicates and organised criminal activities.

In the South-East, sustained offensives aimed at restoring stability led to the arrest of suspected terrorists, destruction of illegal camps, and recovery of weapons. Troops also engaged armed fighters during joint patrols with other security agencies, neutralising several combatants and further disrupting criminal operations in the region.

The Defence Headquarters reaffirmed the Armed Forces’ commitment to defending Nigeria’s sovereignty and maintaining professionalism in line with established rules of engagement and respect for human rights.

The Chief of Defence Staff commended troops for their resilience and operational successes while expressing appreciation to host communities for providing timely intelligence supporting military efforts.

Citizens were urged to remain vigilant and report suspicious activities through the Armed Forces’ toll-free emergency line, 193, which remains active nationwide, as the military pledged to sustain proactive operations until threats to national peace and stability are decisively eliminated.