Nigerian President Appoints Tunji Disu Acting IGP -

The Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as Acting Inspector-General of Police, with immediate effect, in view of the current security challenges confronting the country and in line with extant laws and legal guidance.

According to a statement from The Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga,, President Tinubu expressed confidence that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and proven leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force at this critical time.

Mr Onanuga also disclosed that in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act, President Tinubu will shortly convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider AIG Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.

Commitment To National Security

President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.

Bio

Olatunji Disu, a highly experienced senior police officer, was appointed Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector‑General of Police, IGP, on Tuesday, the 23rd of February 2026, to succeed Kayode Egbetokun following a directive by President Bola Tinubu.

Tunji Disu as he is generally known is a career officer with more than three decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.

Born on 13 April 1966 in Lagos Island, Lagos State, he joined the police on May 18, 1992, and has risen steadily through the ranks.

A graduate of Lagos State University, LASU, with a degree in English Education, Disu also holds master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology.

He has attended numerous professional training courses in Nigeria and abroad, including programmes in small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations.

Throughout his career, Disu has held several high-profile and operational leadership roles. He was Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, where he led proactive crime-fighting initiatives, and later became Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), filling the vacancy left by the suspension of Abba Kyari.

Disu has also served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, overseeing law enforcement and public safety in the nation’s capital.

He served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, where he strengthened investigative capacity and promoted professionalism.

Known for his operational expertise and commitment to professionalism, Disu has built a reputation as a disciplined officer with extensive experience in crime control, intelligence, and strategic policing.