Breaking: Police Council Takes Action on Tunji Disu’s Appointment as IGP
- The National Police Council endorses Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police(IGP)
- Olatunji Disu has been serving in an acting capacity since President Bola Ahmed Tinubu appointed him as IGP
- President Tinubu chaired the Police Council meeting for the appointment endorsement on Monday, March 2, 2026
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FCT, Abuja - The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu's appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police.
Disu was confirmed after the council’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.
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The 59-year-old police officer has been serving in an acting capacity since his appointment on Wednesday following Kayode Egbetokun’s exit.
As reported by The Punch, the Special Adviser to President Bola Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, made this known on Monday, March 2, 2026.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP.”
It was gathered that the meeting began at about 2:15 pm when President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber.
The meeting complies with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which requires the Police Council to consider the appointment.
The Police Council is chaired by the President and comprises all 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu, Head of Civil Service, Didi Walson-Jack, and Governors of Enugu, Nasarawa, Ogun, Kwara, Plateau, Ondo, and Lagos States attended the meeting.
The Kogi state deputy governor also attended alongside the Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Police Affairs, and Interior.
Lawyer reacts to tribalism claim in Disu's appointment
Recall that a public affairs analyst, Anyakweh Amadi, clarified the legal basis for Inspector-General of Police appointments by the president.
Amadi further dismissed surrounding tribal sentiments in response to Acting IGP Olatunji Disu's selection.
He explained that the appointment term for the Inspector-General of Police is set at four years according to the Police Act and is not legally binding for the president to appoint the highest-ranked officer.
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Why I appointed Tunji Disu as acting IGP
Legit.ng also reported that President Tinubu explained the reason behind his appointment of Disu as the new Inspector General of Police.
According to the president, his confidence in the leadership and operational depth of Disu influenced his decision to make him the IGP.
Tinubu's statement has started generating reactions from some Nigerians, who shared different views about the development.
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