The Emir of Ilorin and Chairman Kwara State Council of Chiefs, Mai-Martaba Alhaji (Dr)Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR, has described the appointment of DIG Kayode Egbetokun as the acting Inspector-General of Police as a reward for diligence, hardwork and patriotism.
Alhaji Sulu-Gambari, in a congratulatory message issued by his spokesman, Mallam Abdulazeez Arowona, noted that DIG Egbetokun is a detrabalised Nigerian whose commitment to the security architecture and protection of lives and property of the people is above the bar.
The monarch recalls the tenure of Egbetokun as the Commissioner of Police in Kwara State (January 2019 -December 2020) as monumental due to his unwavering efforts towards combating crime and criminality across the state without bias.
The statement reads: “On behalf of the entire members of the Kwara State Traditional Rulers Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari CFR heartily rejoice with you on your attainment of the enviable position of acting IGP of our dear country.
“I give glory to Almighty Allah that my prayers for you to become Nigeria’s IGP in my lifetime has become a reality.
“We identify with you and pray that Almighty Allah grant you the strength and absolute guidance to justify the confidence reposed in you by His Excellency, Asiwaju Ahmed Bola Tinubu GCFR, the President and Commander-In-Chief of Armed Forces, Federal Republic of Nigeria. “
