BREAKING: Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector‑General of Police

BREAKING: Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector‑General of Police

President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Tunji Disu as acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja. The event took place at about 4 p.m. in the President’s office, marking a key leadership transition in the Nigeria Police Force following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.

The ceremony was attended by top officials, including the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu, the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila, the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume, and the outgoing IGP, Egbetokun. President Tinubu pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform, officially conferring him with the acting rank.

Disu’s appointment comes just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would reach the mandatory retirement age of 60. However, under the amended Police Act, which provides a four-year tenure for Inspectors-General of Police regardless of age, Disu may serve as IGP until 2030, allowing him to implement longer-term security and police reforms.

The President commended Egbetokun for his service to the nation, describing his tenure as marked by dedication and professionalism. Egbetokun resigned on Tuesday, citing urgent family matters that required his full attention. Tinubu expressed gratitude for the outgoing IGP’s contribution to strengthening internal security architecture across Nigeria.

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Disu’s elevation as acting IGP has also triggered considerations about senior police leadership restructuring. In line with police hierarchy practices, several Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) may retire to allow smooth leadership continuity. Observers note that this move ensures stability, operational coherence, and adherence to the chain of command within the Nigeria Police Force.

Legal and procedural steps remain, as the Nigeria Police Council is expected to formally approve Disu’s appointment, which will then be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation. Security analysts have highlighted that Disu’s leadership will be closely monitored, particularly regarding national security management, anti-corruption initiatives, modernization of the police force, and effective crime reduction strategies.

Disu assumes leadership at a time when Nigerians are closely watching the police force’s response to rising security challenges across the country. The government’s swift transition of leadership reflects a commitment to continuity, accountability, and reform in the nation’s primary law enforcement institution.

BREAKING: Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector‑General of Police