Nigeria, Feb. 24 -- The presidency has released the statement below confirming the exit of Kayode Egbetokun as the Inspector General of Police.

PREMIUM TIMES earlier reported the exit of Mr Egbetokun, who sources said was asked to resign by the president at a meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Monday.

In a statement on Tuesday, presidential spokesperson Bayo Onanuga confirmed the resignation but said it was for "pressing family considerations."

Mr Onanuga also confirmed the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as acting police chief, saying the president will seek to confirm him as IGP.

Read Mr Onanuga's full statement below.

President Bola Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-Gen...