The Nigeria Police Council on Monday unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji “Tunji” Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
According to a statement by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the endorsement clears the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting.
The council meeting, held at the State House and presided over by the President, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in line with constitutional provisions. Also present were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; and Head of Service, Mrs. Esther Didi Walson-Jack.
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu of Lagos State praised Disu’s track record, particularly his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos between 2015 and 2021, where he earned commendation for crime control. Governors Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa and Peter Mbah of Enugu also endorsed the appointment, citing Disu’s career achievements and professionalism.
President Tinubu had appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Disu subsequently assumed office after being decorated by the President at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
Before his elevation, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos. He previously held key positions including Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, as well as head of the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police Force.
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992. Over the years, he served as Divisional Police Officer in multiple states and led SARS and anti-kidnapping operations in Ondo, Oyo, and Rivers states.
At his handover ceremony, Disu pledged to build a modern and accountable police force.
“My tenure will be built on three clear commitments: professionalism, modernism, and accountability,” he said.
With the council’s ratification, Disu now formally takes the reins as Nigeria’s police chief, pending Senate confirmation as required by law.
