Nigeria, May 31 -- The Civic Alliance for Security Accountability (CASA) has denounced what it calls a coordinated smear campaign against Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, describing it a desperate attempt to derail ongoing police reforms and discredit President Bola Tinubu's administration.

In a statement issued on Friday, CASA President Charles Egbunike said the attacks are politically motivated, orchestrated by disgruntled elements sidelined by Egbetokun's drive to sanitize the Nigeria Police Force.

"They're not just targeting the IGP-they're using him to hit at the President," the statement added, linking the smear effort to Egbetokun's past role as Tinubu's Chief Security Officer during his tenure as Lagos governor.

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