President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu brings decades of experience and a strong operational background to the nation’s top police position.

PUNCH Online takes a look at some of the newly appointed IG’s profile

1. Long‑Serving Career Police Officer

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Tunji Disu is a veteran of the Nigeria Police Force, having joined the service on May 18, 1992, with more than three decades of experience in policing and leadership.

2. Educational Background

Disu is well‑educated, holding a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University and two master’s degrees — one in Public Administration and another in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology.

3. Operational and Command Experience

He has held several key roles, including:

Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, known for proactive crime‑fighting and community engagement.

Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), succeeding the previous commander in 2021.

Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja.

Assistant Inspector‑General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

4. Professional Training

Disu has completed numerous specialised courses in Nigeria and abroad, covering areas such as small arms smuggling investigations, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations — strengthening his intelligence‑led and tech‑savvy approach to policing.

5. Recognised for Leadership and Results

He has won acclaim for strong leadership, including awards such as Police Commissioner of the Year, reflecting his commitment to effective law enforcement and public safety outcomes.

6. International and Professional Affiliations

Disu is a member of professional bodies, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police, highlighting his engagement with global policing standards and networks.

7. Expected Role as Acting IGP

His appointment as Acting Inspector‑General of Police comes at a time of heightened focus on security reforms. He is seen as a leader who combines operational experience with a commitment to professionalism, accountability, and modern policing strategies.

Source: PUNCHNG

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Olatunji Disu, a highly experienced senior police officer, was appointed Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector‑General of Police, IGP, on Tuesday, the 23rd of February 2026, to succeed Kayode Egbetokun following a directive by President Bola Tinubu.

Tunji Disu as he is generally known is a career officer with more than three decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.

Born on 13 April 1966 in Lagos Island, Lagos State, he joined the police on May 18, 1992, and has risen steadily through the ranks.

A graduate of Lagos State University, LASU, with a degree in English Education, Disu also holds master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology.

He has attended numerous professional training courses in Nigeria and abroad, including programmes in small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations.

Throughout his career, Disu has held several high-profile and operational leadership roles. He was Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, where he led proactive crime-fighting initiatives, and later became Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), filling the vacancy left by the suspension of Abba Kyari.

Disu has also served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, overseeing law enforcement and public safety in the nation’s capital.

He served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, where he strengthened investigative capacity and promoted professionalism.

Known for his operational expertise and commitment to professionalism, Disu has built a reputation as a disciplined officer with extensive experience in crime control, intelligence, and strategic policing.

His appointment as IGP marks a continuation of leadership within the Nigeria Police Force’s senior ranks at a time of significant institutional focus on reform and enhanced investigative capacity.

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