YRC Calls for Egbetokun’s Prosecution, Warns Acting IGP

The Youth Rights Campaign has called for the prosecution of former Inspector General of Police Kayode Egbetokun following his removal from office by President Bola Tinubu.

The group also cautioned the acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, against allowing what it described as impunity to continue within the Nigeria Police Force.

The demand was made on February 27, 2026, through a statement issued by the group’s National Coordinator, Adaramoye Michael Lenin, and National Secretary, Francis Nwapa.

The organisation said that while it welcomed Egbetokun’s removal, it believes that his exit alone does not address allegations of rights violations said to have taken place during his time in office.

According to the group, it had long campaigned for his removal, accusing him of failing to protect democratic rights and of presiding over a period marked by alleged police brutality, especially against activists and protesters.

The campaigners claimed that some officers felt emboldened by his leadership style, which they said led to harsh treatment of citizens.

The organisation referred to events during the 2024 EndBadGovernance protests, alleging that several protesters were killed, arrested or detained unlawfully during the demonstrations.

It also raised concerns about the alleged detention of minors and other citizens during that period. The group is asking for a transparent and open investigation into those incidents and the actions of officers who served under the former police chief.

The campaigners also accused the Lagos State Commissioner of Police, Jimoh Moshood, of misconduct, claiming that policing in the state had taken a troubling turn under his watch.

They alleged that officers were involved in violent land disputes and attacks on peaceful demonstrators. As part of their demands, they called for his immediate dismissal.

Addressing the acting IGP, the group urged him to reopen past cases involving alleged rights abuses and to ensure that proper investigations are carried out. It stated that only firm action would restore public trust in the police.

The Youth Rights Campaign further appealed to young people and workers across the country to continue speaking out against police misconduct.

It also called on the Nigeria Labour Congress and the Trade Union Congress to play a stronger role in addressing what it described as abuses by security agencies.