What to Know About Tunji Disu who Became Nigeria’s New IGP Replacing Egbetokun
- Nigeria has appointed Olatunji Disu as its 23rd Inspector‑General of Police, marking a new chapter in the country’s policing leadership
- Disu, widely respected for his professionalism and experience, is serving in an acting capacity pending constitutional confirmation
- His appointment follows the tenure of Kayode Egbetokun, whose extended service was enabled by recent amendments to police law
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Nigeria has positioned Olatunji Disu as its 23rd Inspector‑General of Police (IGP). He is serving in an acting capacity pending confirmation in line with the Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
Report from the The Nation states that Disu has built a strong reputation as one of the country’s finest contemporary officers.
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President Bola Tinubu had earlier appointed Kayode Egbetokun to replace Usman Alkali Baba, who was appointed by former President Muhammadu Buhari in April 2021. Egbetokun’s substantive appointment was confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023.
Egbetokun, who became IGP at 58, was due to retire on September 4, 2024, upon reaching the mandatory age of 60. However, the National Assembly amended the police law, allowing him to serve a full four‑year term unless removed by the president. He was expected to remain in office until October 31, 2027.
Disu’s early life and education
Disu was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State. He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Lagos State University. He also earned two Master’s degrees: one in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, and another in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University.
Professional training and career path
Reports highlight that Disu has attended numerous professional training courses in Nigeria and abroad. These include programmes on small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police after training at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State. Over the years, he has held key leadership roles nationwide.
Leadership roles before becoming IGP
Before his current posting, Disu was commissioner of police at the Rivers State Police Command. He previously commanded the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), having been appointed by former IGP Usman Alkali Baba on August 2, 2021, following the suspension of Abba Kyari.
He also served as commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State. More recently, he was the Assistant Inspector‑General in charge of the Force Crime Investigation Department (FCID) Annexe, Alagbon, Lagos.
In 2024, he was deployed as commissioner of police at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command, and in 2023, he held the same position in Rivers State. Prior to these roles, he worked as Principal Staff Officer to Egbetokun.
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8 senior police officers who may resign after the appointment of new IGP
Legit.ng earlier reported that President Bola Tinubu has appointed Mr Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
Reports state that Disu’s emergence, though in acting capacity, could affect eight Deputy Inspector-Generals of Police, in line with the tradition of senior officers vacating their roles when a subordinate is appointed IGP.
Here are some of the senior officers who may leave the Nigeria Police Force as a result of this development.
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