The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has urged Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun to end his service, warning that an extended tenure could undermine police effectiveness and public trust. Speaking on Monday, MURIC’s Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, criticized the recent amendment to the Police Act—which now allows the IGP to remain in office past the mandatory retirement age of 60—as a potential threat to the progress made in improving security.
“Even though our police have made significant strides in rescuing kidnap victims and solving high-profile cases, prolonging the IGP’s term risks fracturing internal unity and eroding public confidence,” Akintola said. He added, “Real heroes know when to step aside while the applause is still loud. I urge Egbetokun to leave before controversy tarnishes his record.”
Akintola stressed that the issue extends beyond religious or ethnic lines, affecting the security and welfare of all Nigerians. The call for his departure comes amid a broader debate over whether extending the IGP’s tenure is necessary for stability or simply a deviation from the intended provisions of the law.
