Full List of DIGs, AIGs That May Be Retired As Tinubu Appoints Disu
- President Bola Tinubu's appointment of Tunji Disu as the new IGP has started generating reactions from Nigeria and within the police force
- This is because some senior police bosses, the DIGs and AIGs, are projected to be retired based on the force tradition
- Tinubu's appointment of Disu followed the sudden resignation of IGP Kayode Egbetokun, earlier on Tuesday, February 24
There is a tendency that no fewer than 29 senior police officers would be retired with the appointment of Tunji Disu as the acting Inspector General of Police by President Bola Tinubu.
It was learnt that police officers who would be retired included eight Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and 21 Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs). These are people who were promoted before the new acting IGP became AIG.
Source: Twitter
Why several police bosses may be retiring
Daily Trust reported that the police tradition indicated that when a subordinate officer is appointed as the IGP, the superior officers are likely to be affected.
Recall that President Bola Tinubu appointed Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP in June 2023. He was serving a four-year term expected to be completed in June 2027. His tenure was in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act.
Reports emerged on Tuesday, February 24, that IGP Egbetokun was told to resign from his position on Monday, February 24, after holding a meeting at the presidential villa.
However, President Tinubu later confirmed the resignation of Egbetokun as IGP and announced Disu as his replacement in a statement he personally signed.
Nigerians react as Tinubu appoints new IGP
Meanwhile, the appointment of Disu as the new Inspector General of Police has started generating reactions from Nigerians. Below are some of their reactions:
YoungPGTech commended the appointment:
"This is wonderful news. AIG Tunji Disu is a highly respected and admirable police officer. During his time in Lagos as the head of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), he accomplished many remarkable achievements and made a positive impact through his dedicated service."
Source: Twitter
Victor said the senior officers are expected to resign:
"With AIG Tunji Disu (previously junior to them) now Acting IGP, Nigeria Police tradition requires the current senior DIGs to retire compulsorily. This maintains hierarchy, enables a fresh leadership team, and follows precedents from past IGP appointments where AIGs were elevated over DIGs."
Prof Imonokha Enakhena welcomed the development:
"If this is the turning point for the Nigeria Police, I don’t know, because it is tainted in regional affiliation rather than qualification and expertise. Expectedly, all the DIGs will now be retired, which is a pity based on the resources deployed to train these officers who are still in their early fifties. If we were living in saner climes, DIG Frank Mba would have been the best choice. He’s intelligent and has the requisite knowledge about policing and its role in managing internal security. He’s specifically trained in Counter-terrorism by the FBI. It is a shame his career was abruptly ended due to entrenched nepotism in our Federal politics."
Beylincon congratulated the new acting IGP:
"Thanks to Papa Kay Egbetokun for the great services to the Nation. Congrats to Pappi Tj for the new Job, wish you the best, Sir. Great Stuff PBAT for the People's Choice."
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Egbetokun, 2 governors blacklisted
Legit.ng previously reported that the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria formally unveiled the Nigeria Book of Infamy, a new platform designed to publicly name state actors who perpetrate abuses against journalists and violate press freedom in Africa's most populous nation.
Following the launch, IPI Nigeria President, Musikilu Mojeed, announced that the first entries in the book would include the governors of Niger and Akwa Ibom states, as well as Egbetokun.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
