The Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, has dismissed allegations linking outgoing Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun or his son to any improper receipt of N100 million, describing the transaction as a pure banking error that was immediately reversed upon discovery.
Speaking on Channels Television’s Politics Today programme on Monday, February 23, 2026, Hundeyin addressed a viral online report claiming the funds originated from the Anambra State Government’s security vote account and were deliberately paid into the personal account of Victor Egbetokun, the IGP’s son.
Hundeyin recounted that he personally contacted Victor after activist Omoyele Sowore first raised the issue publicly. “I called the son of the IGP immediately to know what was going on, and he explained,” the police spokesman said. “He said he saw N100 million in his account, and he told his accounts officer to reverse the money immediately, which he did.”
According to Hundeyin, Victor not only acted swiftly to return the funds but also took additional precautionary steps:
- He printed out his bank statement to document the transaction.
- He voluntarily closed the affected bank account to prevent any future erroneous deposits.
- He formally petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) requesting a full investigation into the matter to clear his name and identify the source of the error.
The FPRO stressed that the money was returned to the originating account—belonging to the Anambra State Government—within a short time and that no funds were retained or utilized by Victor or any member of the Egbetokun family. “The young man did the right thing by reporting the transaction,” Hundeyin emphasized. “This was a banking error that had nothing to do with Victor or his father.”
The clarification comes amid heightened public scrutiny of the outgoing IGP’s tenure and family, following President Bola Tinubu’s directive for Egbetokun to step down earlier this week (officially framed as a resignation citing family matters, though sources indicate he was asked to leave). The N100 million story had fueled speculation of financial impropriety at the highest levels of the Nigeria Police Force.
Hundeyin reiterated that the incident was isolated, accidental, and swiftly resolved through responsible action by the account holder. He urged the public to disregard insinuations of corruption or abuse of office, noting that Victor’s proactive response—closing the account and petitioning the EFCC—demonstrates transparency and good faith.
As of Tuesday, February 25, 2026, neither the Anambra State Government nor the EFCC had issued public statements confirming receipt of the petition or the outcome of any preliminary inquiry into the erroneous transfer. Banking sector sources suggest such large mistaken credits can occasionally occur during bulk salary, security vote, or vendor payments, especially when account numbers are similar or data-entry errors occur.
The episode adds another layer to the narrative surrounding Egbetokun’s exit after a tenure marked by both operational reforms and persistent criticism over insecurity and human rights concerns. With Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu nominated as the incoming IGP, attention now shifts to whether the transition will bring renewed focus on internal accountability and public trust in the force.
