By Temitope Mustapha, Abuja
The National Police Council Meeting is currently taking place at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the helm.
In attendance are the thirty-six State Governors and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike.
The purpose of the meeting is to confirm the appointment of Kayode Egbetokun as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
Among the state governors spotted heading to the closed-door event are Yahaya Bello (Kogi), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Ahmadu Fintiri (Adamawa), Bala Mohammed (Bauchi), Abdullahi Abba (Kano), Bassey Ottu (Cross River), Seyi Makinde (Oyo State Governor), and Dauda Lawal (Zamfara State Governor).
It is worth noting that the last time the Nigeria Police Council convened was on June 4th, 2021, with President Muhammadu Buhari presiding over the meeting at the State House.
