The Executive Director of MURIC, Ishaq Akintola gave the warning in a statement saying the extension could erode efficiency, breed division, and diminish public confidence in the police force.
According to him, the amendment to the Police Act that paved the way for Egbetokun’s tenure extension is a cause for concern.
The amended Section 18(8) of the Act allows the I-G to remain in office until the end of the term stipulated in the appointment letter, rather than retiring at 60 years.
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Akintola noted that the police force had made significant strides in improving security in recent times, with hundreds of kidnap victims rescued and several high-profile crimes solved.
He feared the tenure extension could undermine this progress and create divisions within the force.
He said that the move has sparked debate, with some arguing that it is necessary to maintain continuity and stability in the police force, while others see it as a violation of the Police Act.
There have been a series of protests against the alleged extension of the IGP’s tenure.