The Acting Inspector-General of Police, IGP 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, Plateau State.
Multiple senior police sources confirmed to Sahara Reporters that the redeployment took immediate effect and has since generated discussions within the Force.
A senior police source familiar with the development disclosed that the decision was part of ongoing administrative adjustments following the change in leadership at Force Headquarters.
“The Acting IGP has removed ACP Bukola Kuti as PSO2 to the former IGP and redeployed her to NIPSS in Kuru,” the source said.
The position of Personal Staff Officer 2 is regarded as highly sensitive, as it involves close coordination with the Inspector-General and oversight of critical operational and administrative matters.
ACP Kuti’s tenure as PSO2 had previously attracted public scrutiny, particularly over allegations surrounding her rapid career progression within the Nigeria Police Force.
Some critics had questioned the pace of her advancement, pointing to concerns raised within certain quarters of the Force about transparency in the promotion process.
Sources told SaharaReporters that her proximity to the former IGP had also been the subject of debate within and outside the Force.
While some officers interpreted her redeployment as a routine administrative measure, others described it as a strategic move aimed at stabilising internal dynamics following the leadership transition.
The development comes amid lingering controversies linked to a lawsuit involving media platform SaharaReporters and activist Omoyele Sowore.
The suit reportedly stemmed from comments describing Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP” and allegations concerning funds allegedly paid to Victor Adewale Egbetokun from the Anambra State government’s security vote account.
The Anambra State Government had distanced itself from the matter, stating that it should not be joined in the legal action.
Insiders within the Force had also expressed concerns about perceived irregularities in promotion processes, alleging that some officers with longer years of service felt sidelined.
ACP Kuti, who joined the Nigeria Police Force in 2012, is reportedly among officers being considered for elevation to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), a development that has reportedly fueled debate within police circles.
Following investigative reports on the proposed promotion, questions were reportedly raised about the criteria used in recommending her advancement.
