Abuja / Anambra, Nigeria — There has been widespread public outrage following reports that ₦100 million was erroneously transferred into the personal bank account of Victor Egbetokun, son of the outgoing Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.
The controversy emerged after an online report claimed the funds originated from the Anambra State Government’s security vote account, a discretionary fund intended for urgent security needs. Critics took to social media and other platforms to question how such a significant amount could end up in a private individual’s account, amplifying concerns over financial transparency and governance.
In response to the outcry, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) clarified that the transaction was a banking error rather than an intentional disbursement. Force Public Relations Officer ACP Benjamin Hundeyin explained on Channels Television’s Politics Today that Victor Egbetokun himself noticed the unexpected credit and instructed that the funds be reversed immediately.
Hundeyin said the money was returned to the originating account of the Anambra State Government shortly after it was detected, adding that the former IGP’s son has since closed the bank account involved and petitioned the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) to investigate the matter.
“The transfer was not solicited, and it was reversed as soon as it was discovered,” the police spokesman said, emphasising there was no wrongdoing on Victor Egbetokun’s part.
Despite the police clarification, public scepticism remains high, with many Nigerians calling for deeper examination of how the transaction occurred and what controls were in place to prevent such errors especially given the sensitive nature of security vote funds.
At the time of reporting, neither the Anambra State Government nor the EFCC had issued a separate public statement on the matter.
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