Nigeria's Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, is reportedly enraged following media revelations alleging that his son, Victor Adewale Egbetokun, received ₦100 million from the Anambra State Government's security vote account.
Sources indicate that the IGP has accused high-ranking police officials of leaking sensitive information to the press, exacerbating tensions within the force.
The scandal stems from reports that the funds were transferred in four tranches of ₦25 million each in September 2025 from Anambra's security vote account at Sterling Bank to Victor Egbetokun's personal Zenith Bank account, amid escalating insecurity in the state.
Victor Egbetokun, who holds no official position in government or security agencies, allegedly received the money, prompting questions about the misuse of funds intended for intelligence and operational logistics.
According to insiders, upon discovering the transaction, IGP Egbetokun confronted his son and ordered an immediate reversal of the funds. However the IGP's frustration has now shifted to alleged internal betrayals, with him openly suspecting and confronting senior officers for undermining his leadership by feeding details to journalists.
Beyond the police force, Egbetokun has reportedly directed his ire at the Anambra State Government, claiming it orchestrated the scandal as part of a plot to oust him from his position.
This accusation comes amid broader concerns over the handling of security votes in Anambra, a state plagued by violent crimes, kidnappings, and insurgent activities.
Victor Egbetokun, through the Nigeria Police Force spokesperson Benjamin Hundeyin, has denied wrongdoing, stating he noticed the suspicious inflow and promptly instructed its reversal. He has challenged accusers to provide evidence of any subsequent cash deposits. The Anambra State Government has not issued an official response, though its security adviser indicated he would review the claims.
This development has sparked widespread public debate on transparency in security fund management and potential conflicts of interest within Nigeria's law enforcement leadership. As investigations continue, stakeholders call for accountability to restore public trust in the institutions involved.