ABUJA, Nigeria — President Bola Tinubu has announced the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun. Okay News reports that Disu will take on the role immediately, marking a notable shift in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
Tunji Disu has previously held senior operational positions within the force, including serving as the Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), a unit responsible for high-profile investigations and rapid response operations across the country. His leadership in these roles has earned him recognition as a reform-minded officer focused on efficiency and operational effectiveness.
Sources familiar with security matters indicate that the appointment is part of a broader effort by the federal government of Nigeria to strengthen internal reforms within the police, enhance response capabilities, and rebuild public confidence in law enforcement amid ongoing security challenges nationwide.
Kayode Egbetokun, appointed IGP in 2023, leaves office after a tenure that witnessed debates over policing reforms, professional standards, and persistent security threats in several regions of Nigeria. The Presidency and the Police Service Commission are expected to provide further details on the formal handover process and the structure of Disu’s tenure.
