No friend in jungle – Deji sets agenda for new IGP, reveals only way to avoid fight
News No friend in jungle – Deji sets agenda for new IGP, reveals only way to avoid fight Published on February 24, 2026 By Ochogwu Sunday googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1500386953281-8'); }); Human rights lawyer, Deji Adeyanju, has urged the newly appointed Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu to right the wrongs of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun. DAILY POST reports that Egbetokun resigned his position on Tuesday after years of battle over the legality of his service extension by President Bola Tinubu. In a congratulatory message to the newly appointed IGP, Deji, who warned that there is no friend in the jungle, threatened that there will be a fight if he follows the wrong part. googletag.cmd.push(function() { googletag.display('div-gpt-ad-1524595905268-5'); }); He wrote, “Congratulations to my personal person. This is now an opportunity to right all the wrongs and evil the Nigerian police are known for. “If you don’t do the right thing Egbon, there’s no friend in the jungle; we will start fighting. You have been presented with a rare opportunity to write your name on the sand of time. “Reform the police, ensure human rights of citizens are respected and comply with the Presidential directive of Tinubu which Egbetokun didn’t fully comply with by withdrawing all police officers from VIPs so they can go protect the nation. Stop the culture of extortion of citizens.” Don't Miss Lagos govt releases new BRT fares You may like Real reason Kayode Egbetokun resigned as IGP – Presidency Tunji Disu appointed new IGP as Tinubu sacks Egbetokun IGP slams murder, unlawful firearms possession charge on Osun political thugs IGP operatives arrest Delta community leader over alleged pipeline vandalization IGP declares banks national security asset, launches cyber fraud offensive Edo protest: IGP has orders CP to release ‘genuine’ students