Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Adegoke Fayoade, has officially dismissed reports that he was removed from his position as head of Zone 2 Police Command (covering Lagos and Ogun states), affirming that he remains firmly in charge. (Vanguard) Vanguard News

Earlier reports alleging his removal some citing “corruption allegations” or internal plots to derail his possible elevation to the Inspector-General post—were swiftly refuted by both colleagues and his own office. Vanguard sources confirmed that Fayoade was working at his office until around 9 PM, performing all official duties without interruption. (Vanguard) Vanguard News

Multiple sources at the Force Headquarters emphasized that no official removal memo or redeployment order has been issued. One insider remarked, “He has not received any paper or anything… as we speak, there is no signal to that effect.” Vanguard News

Similarly, Naija News reported that Fayoade himself publicly debunked the claims, reiterating that he remains in command of Zone 2. Naija News

Further, the Integrity Youth Alliance weighed in, labeling the accusations as false and politically motivated. In a statement, the group maintained that the relationship between Fayoade and Inspector-General Egbetokun remains “cordial and professional,” and dismissed claims of disunity or succession intrigues as baseless. swiftreporters.com