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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 near Jos, Plateau State.
Multiple sources within the police hierarchy confirmed that the redeployment took effect immediately and has already stirred intense discussion among senior officers and rank-and-file personnel.
According to a senior police source familiar with the development, “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 Principal Staff Officer 2 (PSO2) 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 Force.
Sources said that 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.”
Her reassignment is being interpreted in some quarters as a corrective administrative step, while others see it as a soft landing designed to ease tensions and “save face.”
On February 21, 2026, SaharaReporters reported that Kuti had allegedly taken control of the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters and spearheaded efforts to drag the Anambra State government into a controversial lawsuit filed against media organisation, (SaharaReporters) and human rights activist, Omoyele Sowore.
The suit, according to multiple senior sources familiar with the matter, is connected to Sowore’s description of Egbetokun as an “illegal IGP” and allegations that Victor Adewale, Egbetokun’s son received a total of ₦100million from the Anambra State government’s security vote account at a time when the state was grappling with severe security challenges.
The Anambra State government, however, declined overtures to join the legal action and made it clear that its name should not be included on the suit.
Kuti, whom an insider described as an “iron lady,” is said to wield enormous influence within the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, particularly over matters relating to promotions.
According to the source, she not only exercises significant control over the promotion process but has also used her position to advance her own career, elevating herself to the rank of Principal Staff Officer 2 (PSO 2).
