New Acting IGP Disu Highlights Key 6-Point Agenda for His Administration as Police Sheriff
- Nigeria’s new acting Inspector‑General of Police, Tunji Disu, has unveiled a six‑point agenda that he says will define his leadership
- He emphasised professionalism, accountability, integrity, modernism, community partnership, and trust as the pillars of his administration
- Disu, widely respected for his experience, steps into the role as the country’s 23rd IGP, pending constitutional confirmation
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Nigeria’s new acting Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has set out a clear six‑point agenda for his administration.
In a video shared by Police PRO Benjamin Hundeyin, Disu stated that his tenure will focus on professionalism, modernism, accountability, integrity, community partnership, and trust.
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He explained that these values would guide his leadership as he takes charge of the Nigeria Police Force in an acting capacity.
See the Instagram post below:
What to know about acting IGP Disu
Disu has been positioned as the country’s 23rd Inspector‑General of Police, pending constitutional confirmation. Reports describe him as widely respected for his professionalism and experience, with a reputation as one of Nigeria’s finest contemporary officers.
His appointment follows the tenure of Kayode Egbetokun, who had been confirmed as substantive IGP by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023. Egbetokun’s extended service was enabled by amendments to police law, allowing him to serve a full four‑year term unless removed by the president.
Tunji Disu: 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.
Tunji Disu: Professional training and career path
Reports highlight that Disu has attended numerous professional training courses both 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.
Tunji Disu: Leadership roles before becoming IGP
Before his current posting, Disu served as commissioner of police at the Rivers State Police Command and later at the Federal Capital Territory Police Command in 2024. He previously commanded the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), having been appointed on August 2, 2021, following the suspension of Abba Kyari.
He also led the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State and was Assistant Inspector‑General in charge of the Force Crime Investigation Department (FCID) Annexe, Alagbon, Lagos.
Disu’s career also included serving as Principal Staff Officer to Kayode Egbetokun before his deployment to Rivers State in 2023.
Source: Twitter
Tunji Disu arrives presidential villa for decoration
Legit.ng earlier reported that Tunji Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. According to Dailytrust, he reached the Villa at about 2:45 p.m., accompanied by two police officers. Disu is expected to be decorated as Acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday.
On Tuesday, the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, announced that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu had accepted Egbetokun’s resignation after the submission of his letter.
Egbetokun reportedly cited “pressing family considerations” as the reason for stepping down.
Proofreading by James Ojo, copy editor at Legit.ng.
Source: Legit.ng
