Police Chief in Crisis as Son Linked to N100M Security Fund Scandal; IGP Alleges Internal Betrayal, Political Plot

A storm is raging within the Nigeria Police Force following an investigative report linking the son of Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, to an alleged N100 million financial scandal involving the Anambra State security vote.

Multiple high-ranking police sources have disclosed that the revelation has thrown the Force Headquarters into turmoil, prompting an emergency management meeting convened by a furious IGP Egbetokun.

IGP Points Finger at Police Brass, State Government

According to insiders, during the tense meeting, the IGP accused senior officers of orchestrating the leak of sensitive documents to the press, calling it a deliberate attempt to embarrass him and destabilize his leadership.

“The IGP was extremely angry. He told the management team that some of them were behind how documents got to SaharaReporters. He feels betrayed,” a source privy to the discussions revealed.

The IGP’s anger, however, is not confined to the police hierarchy. Sources say he has also accused the Anambra State Government of masterminding the scandal as part of a political plot to remove him from office, alleging bitterness over their actions “after everything he did for them during the election.”

Despite the pressure, Egbetokun is reportedly confident his position is secure until 2027. His suspicion has also reportedly fallen on potential successors within the Force, notably Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu.

The Alleged Transactions: A Pattern of Suspicious Movements

The scandal centers on Victor Adewale Egbetokun, the IGP’s son, who is neither a police officer nor a public servant in Anambra State.

Documents obtained by SaharaReporters show that on September 12, 2025, a sum of N100 million was transferred in four tranches of N25 million each from the Anambra State Security Vote account at Sterling Bank into Victor’s personal Zenith Bank account.

Upon discovery, the IGP reportedly intervened, warning his son of the legal implications and ordering a reversal. On September 29, the N100 million was electronically reversed back to the state account.

However, sources allege that just days later, on October 2, the same amount N100 million was deposited back into Victor’s account in four separate cash deposits of N25 million each. This sequence of electronic transfer, reversal, and subsequent cash deposit has raised serious questions about the final disposition of the funds.

Son’s Account and Official Police Response

When contacted, the Police Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, stated that Victor Egbetokun confirmed noticing a “suspicious inflow” into his account at some point. Victor reportedly claimed he immediately instructed his account officer to reverse the transaction and has since given standing instructions to be alerted of any inflows.

“He, therefore, challenges anyone with evidence of such [cash deposit] transaction to come up with it,” Hundeyin added, quoting Victor.

Amid Scandal, IGP Proceeds with Police Band Event

Despite the escalating crisis and Nigeria’s pervasive security challenges, sources indicate IGP Egbetokun is scheduled to be in Lagos today for the setting up of a new police band a move questioned by some insiders given the current circumstances.

The scandal has exposed deep fissures within the police leadership, with the management team reportedly “on their toes” and bracing for potential further revelations.