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Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has got an extension of his tenure of office.

The extension is in line with the amended Nigeria Police Act, 2020 (Amendment) Bill, 2024 which has increased the service years of police personnel from 35 years to 40 of service, and from 60 to 65 years of age,

His tenure of office renewal is for a four-year period.

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