Olatunji Disu confirmed as Nigeria’s new IGP

The National Police Council has officially endorsed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, signaling a key leadership appointment for the country’s security sector.

The announcement was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga following the Council’s meeting at the State House, which lasted approximately 40 minutes.

Monday’s gathering began at about 2:15 pm when Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber.

The meeting is in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which requires the Police Council to consider the appointment.

In its statement announcing the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun last Tuesday, the Presidency had indicated that the council would be convened shortly.

“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” Onanuga said in the statement.

The Police Council is chaired by the President and comprises all 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.