The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), setting the stage for the next phase of leadership at the Nigeria Police Force.
With the council’s approval secured, Disu’s name will now be forwarded to the Senate for screening and confirmation.
President Bola Tinubu had earlier appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
In a statement issued by presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, the President affirmed his intention to convene the Police Council to formally consider Disu’s elevation before transmitting his nomination to the Senate.
Disu officially assumed office last Wednesday during a brief but symbolic ceremony at the Louis Edet House, shortly after being decorated as acting IGP by the President.
Until his latest appointment, the 59-year-old officer served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, under the Nigeria Police Force. He was promoted to the rank of AIG in 2025 after a distinguished record of service across several strategic commands.
Disu previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State before being redeployed to head the Federal Capital Territory command in Federal Capital Territory. Over the years, he has built a reputation as a seasoned crime-fighter and operational strategist.
A member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Disu also once led the Intelligence Response Team of the Nigeria Police — a unit previously headed by Abba Kyari.
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, Disu joined the force on May 18, 1992. Throughout his career, he has served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ago Iwoye, Ogun State; Ikare and Owo in Ondo State; and Elimbu and Elelenwo in Rivers State.
He also led the Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) and anti-kidnapping operations in Rivers, and commanded SARS units in Ondo, Oyo State, and Rivers States. At one point, he served as second-in-command of the State Criminal Investigation Department in Rivers.
A former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Disu has consistently been associated with tactical reforms and operational efficiency.
At the handover ceremony, he pledged to usher in a new era of accountable and modern policing.
“My tenure will be built on three clear commitments: professionalism, modernism, and accountability,” Disu declared before a gathering of senior officers, dignitaries, and family members.
With his confirmation process now underway, expectations are high that Disu’s leadership will shape a more responsive, technology-driven, and citizen-focused police force in Nigeria.
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