Nigeria’s President, Bola Tinubu on Wednesday sworn-in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
Disu took the oath of office at a ceremony held within the Council Chambers, State House in Abuja, after the reading of his citation by the State House Director of Information and Public Relations, Abiodun Oladunjoye.
The event was witnessed by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Ministers, Chairman of the Police Service Commission, Tunji Olaopa,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; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; family members and other dignitaries.
Disu’s confirmation as substantive IGP followed a unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday.
A statement by the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, stated that Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, gave excellent remarks about Disu at Monday’s Police Council meeting, commending him for his exemplary services during his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, between 2015 and 2021, where he earned recognition for excellence in crime control.
Also speaking at the meeting, Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, applauded the President’s choice, noting that Disu’s appointment was based on his excellent career record.
In the same vein, FCT Minister and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike, lauded Disu’s professionalism, recalling his service in Rivers State as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department and anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015.
Disu’s confirmation comes barely a week after President Tinubu had appointed him acting IGP, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on February 23, 2026.
Recall that Disu served as Aide-de-Camp to President Tinubu during his time as Lagos State Governor from 1999 to 2007, while his predecessor, Egbetokun was his Chief Security Officer.
During his decoration as an acting IGP last week, President Tinubu charged him to strengthen discipline, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
In his response, the new police boss pledged to end the era of impunity within the Force and enforce zero tolerance for corruption and human rights abuses.
