Nigeria: N100Mpaid into IGP’s son’s account was a mistake, police clarify

By Zuleihat Owuiye, Mamos Nigeria

The Nigeria Police Force has clarified that the N100 million paid into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, son of outgoing Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun, was an error and was promptly reversed.

Force Public Relations Officer Benjamin Hundeyin stated that Victor reported the transfer and immediately returned the funds. Hundeyin said Victor printed his bank statement and presented it to the police to confirm the reversal.

According to Hundeyin, the transaction was a banking error, and the funds were paid back into the Anambra State Government’s account shortly after the mistake was discovered. He stressed that there was no wrongdoing involved and described the incident as a case of mistaken payment.

Victor has reportedly closed the account and petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the allegation.