Former Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun issued a series of urgent, last-minute redeployments and transfers affecting numerous senior police officers across Nigeria just before handing over to the current Acting IGP, Tunji Disu. These directives were communicated through internal police wireless messages marked "Most/Immediate" and originated from the Office of the Force Secretary at Force Headquarters in Abuja, explicitly stating that the Inspector-General "has ordered" these changes.

The widespread reshuffling involved officers loyal to Egbetokun, many of whom were moved out of Force Headquarters. Sources within Force Headquarters indicated that the rationale behind these rapid transfers was twofold: to prevent potential "witch-hunts" by the incoming IGP and due to concerns that many of the affected officers were not legitimately entitled to the positions or ranks they previously held. The redeployments followed President Bola Tinubu's decision to remove Egbetokun from his position, allowing him the option to submit a resignation letter.

Among the notable redeployments was Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) Shem Dauwa Yahaya (AP/No. 86216), who served as Principal Staff Officer (PSO) III to the IGP and second-in-command to ACP Yemisi Kuti. CSP Yahaya was transferred from the Office of the Inspector-General of Police to Commanding Officer (C.O) of Protect Base 6 in Port Harcourt, effectively moving him to a field command position. Insiders alleged that Dauwa worked directly under ACP Yemisi Kuti, described as a close ally and mistress of the former IGP.

The directives also included the transfer of CSP Guful Balmun Jibrin (AP/No. 118824) to Commanding Officer of Terrorpol Base 8 in Jos, a specialized counter-terrorism unit. Conversely, CSP Martin William (AP/No. 118819) was removed from his position as Commanding Officer of Terrorpol Base 8 in Jos and reassigned to Kaduna State Command. Superintendent of Police Dinfa Michael Nanvyap (AP/No. 190235) was moved from Police Training School, Jos, to Mobile Police Squadron 13 in Makurdi, shifting him to an operational unit.

Several officers attached to the Inspector-General's Secretariat in Abuja were also affected. ASP Bakare Saheed was mobilized from the IGP Secretariat to Mobile Police Squadron 20 in Lagos, and ASP Omolola Mogaji was similarly transferred from the Secretariat to PROTECT Base 2 in Lagos. Other reassignments from the Secretariat included CSP Sheriff Atanda-Lawal to a procurement and coordination assignment in Abuja, and ASP Hauwa Tanko to another federal assignment in Abuja, indicating a broader dispersal of direct IGP staff.

Redeployments extended to senior officers within Mobile Police formations nationwide. ACP Idris Abdullahi Abubakar was posted to Mobile Police Squadron 9 in Kano, and ACP Adebowale Ganiyu to Mobile Police Squadron 20 in Ikeja, Lagos. CSP Solomon TerNenge Yough was moved from the Force Criminal Investigation Department in Abuja to Mobile Police Squadron 17 in Akure, while CSP Sadiku Afolabi was redeployed from Mobile Police Squadron 17 in Akure to Lagos.

The wireless messages detailed multiple interstate transfers. CSP Okafor Ignatus was transferred from Zone 13 Ukpo to Anambra State, SP Azeez Tafeek from Oyo State to Lagos State, and DSP Abdulmumin Abubakar from Bauchi State to Kaduna State. Further transfers included ASP Maidunoma Madu from Bayelsa State to Delta State, ASP Nwedo Steven from Kebbi State to Kaduna State, ASP Kabiru Bashir from Sokoto State to Kaduna State, and ASP Haliru Aliyu also from Sokoto State to Kaduna State. SP Benji Timothy Luka was moved from Adamawa State to Nasarawa State, SP Christopher Jide Fajuyigbe from Ondo State to Zone 2 Command in Lagos, and ASP Olayemi Omowunmi from Kwara State to PAP Western Command in Lagos. ASP Nanji Danladi was transferred from the Federal Capital Territory to the Force Intelligence Department in Abuja, ASP Adenuga Adefemi from Zone 9 Umuahia to Lagos State, and ASP Omole Felix from Anambra State to Edo State.

Internal redeployments within Lagos police formations were also ordered. ASP Idora Alex Ikum was moved from PROTECT Base 2 Lagos to the Police Special Fraud Unit Annex in Lagos, and DSP Mahmud Muib from the Police Cooperative in Lagos to the Police Special Fraud Unit Annex in Lagos.

In one instance, the Inspector-General issued a correction, varying a previously issued transfer order for CSP Emmanuel Kayode, who was initially ordered from Border Patrol at Idiroko in Ogun State. The revised directive specified his redeployment to Lagos State, not Oyo State.

The comprehensive nature of these directives is underscored by their wide circulation to an extensive list of police departments and commands across Nigeria. These included the Departments of Finance and Administration, Operations, Logistics and Supply, Force Criminal Investigation Department, Intelligence, Training and Development, and ICT at Force Headquarters. It was also addressed to all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in charge of Zones 1 through 17, Mobile Police units, Border Patrol, Maritime Command, Interpol, airport commands, state commands, and multiple specialized tactical, operational, and administrative units.

All wireless messages were classified as "MOST/IMMEDIATE," emphasizing their urgent priority. Commands and departments were instructed to "warn and release the officers to proceed accordingly," ensuring immediate notification and relief from previous duties. The Computer Department, Establishment Department, and Records Office were also directed to promptly update official personnel records to reflect these extensive changes without delay.