On February 24, 2026, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun, who cited pressing family considerations in his letter submitted earlier that day. Egbetokun, appointed as the 22nd IGP in June 2023, was serving a four-year term set to end in June 2027 under amended provisions of the Police Act. President Tinubu expressed profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, acknowledging his dedication, professionalism, and contributions to strengthening internal security architecture.
In response to ongoing national security challenges and in line with extant laws, the President immediately approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji “Tunji” Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect. A statement from the Presidency, issued by Special Adviser on Information and Strategy Bayo Onanuga, noted that the decision ensures continuity and focused leadership amid prevailing threats. President Tinubu expressed confidence in Disu’s extensive experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership to provide steady direction for the Force during this critical period.
Disu, a 59-year-old Lagos-born officer enlisted in 1992, holds a BA in English Education from Lagos State University, along with Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology/Security/Legal Psychology. His career includes key roles such as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and Abuja, and leadership of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos. In compliance with the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene the Nigeria Police Council shortly to consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.
The move has sparked varied reactions, with some viewing it as a necessary security restructuring and others noting underlying tensions from Egbetokun’s tenure, including prior controversies over extensions and police conduct. No handover details or immediate policy shifts were outlined, but the President reaffirmed commitment to a professional, accountable, and equipped Nigeria Police Force.
