The Legal professional Normal of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi (SAN), on Thursday mentioned the continued keep in workplace by the Inspector Normal of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun is authorized.
Fagbemi, in an announcement, defined that Egbetokun’s appointment took impact from October 31, 2023.
He, nonetheless, added that earlier than his retirement age, the Police Act was amended to permit the occupant of the workplace to stay and full the unique four-year time period granted beneath Part 7 (6) of the Act, although he has attained the age of 60 years.
This, has, due to this fact, statutorily prolonged the tenure of workplace of Egbetokun to October 31, 2027, to finish the four-year tenure granted to him, he mentioned.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Egbetokun’s steady keep in workplace is in step with the provisions of the Police Act amended in 2024 which permit the occupant of the workplace to take pleasure in a time period of 4 years efficient from the date of his appointment as IGP, on this case, thirty first day of October 2023,” Fagbemi mentioned.
He mentioned the advisory was vital for the steerage of most of the people.
