The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has removed Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede from his position as head of the IGP Monitoring Unit at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
It was reports that Fakorede was appointed to lead the unit in December 2024 by former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
According to Sahara Reporters, Deputy Commissioner of Police Aliyu Abubakar has now been posted to replace Fakorede.
According to the publication, Fakorede’s appointment had earlier attracted criticism due to allegations linked to his time as head of the Special Anti-Robbery Squad.
The report added that civil society organisations had raised concerns over past accusations of brutality, extrajudicial killings and election interference connected to his tenure in the unit.
Sahara Reporters also linked Fakorede to a dispute involving investors at River Park Estate in Abuja.
The monitoring unit under his leadership was accused of confronting journalists and workers during protests at the estate in January 2026.
The report added that in September 2025, the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, publicly criticised Fakorede over alleged brutality and claims of election interference.
Fakorede’s removal is coming as the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, continues internal changes within the Nigeria Police Force.
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