The Nigeria Police Council has unanimously ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
His swearing-in is scheduled for Wednesday during the meeting of the Federal Executive Council at the State House, Abuja, where President Bola Ahmed Tinubu will formally administer the oath of office.
The council meeting 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 officials present included Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam, and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike.
Disu’s appointment followed the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
Endorsements From Governors
Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu praised Disu’s record, particularly his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos between 2015 and 2021, where he earned commendation for crime control.
Governor Abdullahi Sule described the appointment as merit-based, while Wike commended Disu’s professionalism and effectiveness during his service in Rivers and later as Commissioner of Police in the FCT Command.
Governor Peter Mbah seconded the motion endorsing the appointment.
Career Profile
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent.
He has served in several operational and investigative roles nationwide, including Assistant Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and later Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force CID Annex, Lagos.
Disu holds multiple qualifications in public administration, criminology, forensic investigation, security studies, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship-credentials seen as strengthening modern, knowledge-driven policing.
His formal inauguration on Wednesday will officially mark the beginning of his tenure as Nigeria’s top police officer.
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