By Ayo Kehinde
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has clarified that a N100 million transfer to the personal account of Victor Egbetokun, son of former Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun was made in error.
The clarification followed an online report alleging that Victor received N100 million from the Anambra state government’s (ANSG) security vote account.
Speaking on Channels TV Politics programme, Police spokesperson, Benjamin Hundeyin said that following the report he called Victor who confirmed there was a time he noticed a suspicious inflow into his account, although he could not recall the exact details.
He stated, however, that he, Hundeyin, immediately instructed his account officer to reverse the transaction and return the money to its source.
According a report, Victor Egbetokun, had been accused of financial impropriety following allegations that he received a total of ₦100 million from the Anambra State Government’s (ANSG) security vote account.
The funds were allegedly transferred from the Anambra State Security Vote (VI) account domiciled with Sterling Bank into Victor Egbetokun’s personal Zenith Bank account.
The transfers, which were reportedly carried out in September 2025, raised serious questions about the handling of security funds meant to confront insurgency and violent crimes in Anambra.
Sources familiar with the matter said Victor Egbetokun is neither a serving police officer nor a civil servant, and holds no official position within the Anambra State Government or any recognised security agency.
Several sources disclosed that the money originated from the Anambra State Security Trust Fund, a pool of resources designed to support security agencies and interventions in the state.
Security votes are meant to provide swift, discreet funding to confront repeated attacks on security formations, government facilities, and civilians, leading to loss of lives and destruction of property. threats.
However, sources alleged that instead of being deployed directly for security operations, the funds were transferred into the personal account of the IGP’s son, because of his father’s position as the nation’s highest-ranking police officer.
As at press time, the Anambrs State government has not reacted to the development.
