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.
Multiple sources within the police hierarchy confirmed to SaharaReporters 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 Personal Staff Officer 2 (PSO2) and alleged mistress 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 Nigeria Police Force.
Sources told SaharaReporters that Kuti’s rise and close working relationship with the former police boss were the subject of controversy both within and outside the Force.
Kuti’s earlier promotion and proximity to the former Inspector-General had been the subject of public controversy, with critics alleging irregular advancement and undue influence within the upper ranks of the Nigeria Police Force.
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 has 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 in 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).
Kuti joined the Nigeria Police Force in 2012. Despite having colleagues who entered the Force eight to 10 years before her and are yet to attain similar ranks, she has continued to rise rapidly through the hierarchy.
Sources within the Force disclosed that she is now on the verge of being promoted to the rank of Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP), a development that has reportedly generated discontent among some senior officers who believe the promotion process lacks transparency and fairness.
The controversy around her intensified after SaharaReporters published an investigative report exposing the circumstances surrounding the proposed promotion.
The report raised questions about the criteria used in recommending her advancement and highlighted concerns from officers who felt sidelined despite their longer years of service.
Following the publication, the planned promotion allegedly came under increased public scrutiny, with critics demanding clarification from the Police Service Commission and the Force Headquarters regarding the standards and procedures applied in her case.
The insiders further claimed that her influence extends beyond the promotion, alleging that she effectively controls key decisions at the Force Headquarters and has substantial sway over the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
“She controls promotions at the PSC and has promoted herself to PSO 2,” the source said. “She even controls IGP Egbetokun.”
At the heart of the controversy are claims that Victor Adewale Egbetokun was paid ₦100 million from the state’s security vote account — funds typically earmarked for urgent and confidential security operations.
