Kayode Egbetokun, born in September 1964, is a Nigerian law enforcement official currently serving as the 22nd Inspector General of Police. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him to succeed Usman Alkali Baba.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Kayode Egbetokun |
| Date of Birth | September 4, 1964 |
| Place of Birth | Erinja, Yewa South Local Government Area, Ogun State |
| Nationality | Nigerian |
| State of Origin | Ogun State |
| Spouse | Mrs. Egbetokun |
| Children | Not publicly disclosed |
| Occupation | Inspector General of Police |
| Net Worth | Estimated between $600,000 and $1 million |
Early Life and Education
Born on September 4, 1964 in Erinja, Yewa South local government area of Ogun State, Egbetokun graduated from the University of Lagos with a bachelor’s degree in Mathematics in June 1987.
He later obtained a master’s degree in Engineering Analysis in 1996. Egbetokun briefly lectured in Mathematics at Yaba College of Technology.
He continued his education, earning a postgraduate diploma in Petroleum Economics from Delta State University in 2000 and an MBA from Lagos State University in 2004.
Additionally, he obtained a PhD in Peace and Security Studies from Al-Hikmah University in Ilorin, Kwara State.
Career
Egbetokun joined the Nigeria Police Force on March 3, 1990, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. In 1999, while serving as a deputy superintendent of Police, he was appointed as the chief security officer to the then-governor of Lagos State, Bola Tinubu, who is now the President of Nigeria.
Throughout his career, Egbetokun has held various positions including Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, Squadron Commander of the MOPOL and Anti-Fraud Unit in FCT Command, Abuja, Chief Superintendent of Police in Administration at the Lagos State Command headquarters in Ikeja, Area Commander in Osogbo, Osun State Command, and Area Commander in Gusau, Zamfara State Command.
On June 19, 2023, President Tinubu appointed Egbetokun to succeed Usman Alkali Baba as the Inspector General of Police.
Prior to this appointment, he served as a Deputy Inspector-General of Police and was supervising DIG for the South-West geo-political zone, overseeing the Force Criminal Investigations Department (FCID) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja since April 6, 2023.
Personal Life
Kayode Egbetokun is happily married with children, he successfully balances his family life with his professional obligations.
In his free time, he finds joy in reading, playing table tennis, and recreational football. With a strong academic background in Mathematics, Engineering Analysis, and a PhD in Peace and Security Studies, Egbetokun demonstrates a commitment to lifelong learning.
Kayode Egbetokun Net Worth
Kayode Egbetokun’s net worth is estimated to be between $600,000 and $1 million, reflecting his extensive career in the Nigerian Police Force as the current Inspector General. Although details of his assets are not publicly available, his position suggests that he enjoys a comfortable lifestyle.
