President Bola Tinubu is set to formally swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday, following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council.
The swearing-in ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting scheduled for the same day, according to a statement issued on Monday by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The Nigeria Police Council meeting, held at the State House in Abuja, was presided over by Tinubu and attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in line with constitutional provisions.
Other top government officials present included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam; Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike; and Head of Service, Mrs Esther Walson-Jack.
Governors Hail Disu’s Professional Track Record
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu reportedly praised Disu’s exemplary service, particularly his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos from 2015 to 2021, where he earned recognition for effective crime control.
Similarly, Nasarawa State Governor Abdullahi Sule described Disu’s appointment as well-deserved, citing his distinguished career record.
Wike also commended Disu’s professionalism, recalling his service in Rivers State as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department and anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015. He further noted Disu’s impactful tenure as Commissioner of Police in the FCT Command, where he strengthened security operations within the territory.
Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah seconded the motion endorsing the appointment.
From Acting to Substantive IGP
Disu’s confirmation comes barely a week after President Tinubu appointed him Acting IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State, the 59-year-old joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a seasoned crime fighter and administrator.
He holds multiple qualifications in public administration, forensic investigation, criminology, security studies, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship—credentials the Presidency says underscore his commitment to modern, knowledge-driven policing.
Before his elevation, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force CID Annex in Lagos.
Notably, both Disu and his predecessor served under Tinubu during his tenure as Lagos State Governor from 1999 to 2007—Egbetokun as Chief Security Officer and Disu as Aide-de-Camp—marking a longstanding professional relationship with the President.
With his formal swearing-in, Disu now assumes full leadership of the Nigeria Police Force at a critical time for national security reform and crime management.
