Nigeria Police Force unveils official portrait of newly appointed IGP Tunji Disu ahead of his swearing-in by President Tinubu on Wednesday, March 4, 2026
Nigeria Police Unveils Official Portrait of New IGP Tunji Disu Ahead of Swearing-In
The Nigeria Police Force has officially released the portrait of Olatunji Rilwan Disu, the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police (IGP), marking the dawn of a new chapter in the nation’s law enforcement leadership.
The striking image shows Disu in full ceremonial police regalia, exuding authority and readiness as he prepares to assume the role of the country’s top cop. The portrait’s release signals that all systems are go for his formal inauguration.
Disu, a seasoned career officer with decades of distinguished service, is scheduled to be sworn in on Wednesday, March 4, 2026, during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting chaired by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja.
The appointment has received full endorsement from the Nigeria Police Council, which unanimously ratified it on Monday, March 2, clearing every hurdle for his confirmation as the substantive 23rd IGP. He succeeds Kayode Egbetokun, who recently resigned from the position.
Before his elevation—first as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, and now confirmed substantive—Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), with a track record in strategic operations, discipline, and administrative excellence. Notably, the appointment extended his service, as he was just months from mandatory retirement.
Public expectations are high: many anticipate that Disu’s leadership will prioritize internal reforms, rebuild public confidence in the police, and intensify efforts to tackle insecurity nationwide.
With institutional backing secured and the swearing-in date locked in, the spotlight now turns to March 4 as Tunji Disu takes the oath and begins steering the Nigeria Police Force into what many hope will be a more professional and responsive future.
