Police council confirms Tunji Disu as new IGP

The Nigeria Police Council has officially endorsed Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the nation’s Inspector-General of Police, setting the stage for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.

The ceremony will take place during the next Federal Executive Council meeting.

The council’s meeting held at the State House in Abuja was chaired by President 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 requirements.

Key federal officials present included the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; and Head of Service, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack.

Disu was appointed following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Governors and ministers at the meeting praised his career record and achievements.

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, highlighted Disu’s tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad between 2015 and 2021, noting that his leadership brought recognition for excellence in crime control.

Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, described the appointment as well-deserved given Disu’s career achievements.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, recalled Disu’s service in Rivers State as Assistant Commissioner in the Criminal Investigation Department and in the anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015, as well as his later role as Commissioner of Police in the FCT.

Wike commended him for efficiency and professionalism in addressing security concerns.