Tunji Disu has been appointed as Nigeria’s new Inspector‑General of Police (IGP) in an acting capacity by President Bola Tinubu, replacing outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun in a leadership change at the top of the Nigeria Police Force. The appointment was confirmed on Tuesday, with an official announcement.
Background
Born Olatunji Rilwan Disu on April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Disu has spent more than three decades in law enforcement since joining the Nigeria Police Force in May 1992.
He holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Lagos State University (LASU) and advanced academic credentials, including Master’s degrees in Public Administration, Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology, as well as professional training in leadership, forensic science and strategic policing both in Nigeria and abroad.
Police Career
Disu’s career spans a series of high‑impact command and operational roles. Early national recognition came when he served as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos State, a unit noted for proactive crime reduction and visible urban policing.
He later led the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT) following the suspension of his predecessor, positioning the unit for renewed focus on intelligence‑driven operations.
His command experience grew to include appointments as Commissioner of Police for both Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where he was responsible for strategic oversight of policing in complex security environments. In these roles, Disu earned commendations for operational leadership and was recognized at national policing awards for his contributions to law enforcement.
In recent years, Disu has served as Assistant Inspector‑General of Police (AIG) in several senior capacities, including leading the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, where he championed investigative capacity building and zero‑tolerance approaches to corruption.
As IGP, Disu now inherits responsibility for national policing policy, internal structure reform, and operational coordination in a security climate marked by diversified threats and public demand for accountable law enforcement.
