The activists, operating under the banner of the CSOs Budget Implementation, Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring Committee, had publicly called for an investigation into the finances of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) during Egbetokun's tenure and announced plans for a press conference and peaceful protest on June 12, 2026.
Six leaders of a coalition of civil society organizations who accused former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, of massive financial misconduct and procurement irregularities have been detained by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) under controversial circumstances.
The activists, operating under the banner of the CSOs Budget Implementation, Assessment, Evaluation and Monitoring Committee, had publicly called for an investigation into the finances of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) during Egbetokun's tenure and announced plans for a press conference and peaceful protest on June 12, 2026.
Sources familiar with the matter told SaharaReporters that shortly after the protest plans became public, Commissioner of Police Akin Fakorede allegedly contacted the group's leaders and arranged a meeting in Abuja.
A voice note obtained by SaharaReporters captured discussions between one of the coalition leaders, Ade Mario Emmanuel, and Fakorede regarding the proposed meeting.
