Officer Linked to Former IGP’s Son ₦100m Saga Redeployed to Kuru – Police Source
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reportedly removed ACP Bukola Yemisi Kuti from her position as Principal Staff Officer 2 (PSO2) to the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and redeployed her to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru.
Police sources revealed that the redeployment took effect immediately and has already stirred intense discussion among senior officers and rank-and-file personnel.
The source said: “The Acting IGP has removed ACP Bukola Kuti as PSO2 to the former IGP and redeployed her to NIPSS in Kuru.”
ACP Kuti had served as Personal Staff Officer 2 (PSO2) and alleged mistress to former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, a position considered highly sensitive and influential within the Force.
Her appointment and earlier promotion had drawn public scrutiny, with critics alleging irregular advancement and undue influence within the upper ranks of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to SaharaReporters Kuti’s rise and close working relationship with the former police boss were the subject of controversy both within and outside the Force.
The source said: "In a move already generating intense discussion, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has reportedly removed ACP Bukola Kuti from her position as PSO2 to the former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun and redeployed her to the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS) in Kuru."
proposed promotion.
The report raised questions about the criteria used in recommending her advancement and highlighted concerns from officers who felt sidelined despite their longer years of service.
Following the publication, the planned promotion allegedly came under increased public scrutiny, with critics demanding clarification from the Police Service Commission and the Force Headquarters regarding the standards and procedures applied in her case.
The insiders further claimed that her influence extends beyond the promotion, alleging that she effectively controls key decisions at the Force Headquarters and has substantial sway over the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“She controls promotions at the PSC and has promoted herself to PSO 2,” the source said. “She even controls IGP Egbetokun.”
At the heart of the controversy are claims that Victor Adewale Egbetokun was paid ₦100 million from the state’s security vote account — funds typically earmarked for urgent and confidential security operations.
Source: SAHARA REPORTERS
