...Appoints Tunji Disu acting IGP amid security concerns
By Betty Enoch and Trust Ittai
In a sudden but significant shake-up at the nation’s top security post, Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, bringing an abrupt end to his tenure at the helm of the Nigeria Police Force.
Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year term expected to run until June 2027 under the amended Police Act, submitted his resignation letter earlier on Tuesday, citing pressing family considerations.
His departure comes at a delicate time for the country, as security challenges continue to test Nigeria’s internal stability.
President Tinubu, while receiving the resignation, praised Egbetokun’s decades of service, describing his tenure as marked by dedication, professionalism, and a firm commitment to strengthening the nation’s internal security architecture.
The President acknowledged the outgoing police chief’s efforts to reposition the Force and reinforce operational capacity across the country.
But even before the dust could settle, a successor was named.
In swift response, the President approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
The move signals urgency within the presidency to maintain continuity and command stability at the top of the Force.
Disu, widely regarded as an experienced operational commander with a track record of decisive leadership, now steps into the spotlight at a critical juncture.
The presidency expressed confidence that his operational depth and leadership capacity will provide steady direction as the country navigates persistent security threats.
In line with the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu is expected to convene the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General.
If endorsed, his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.
The development underscores the Tinubu administration’s stated resolve to strengthen national security institutions and ensure that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to meet its constitutional responsibilities.
With Egbetokun’s chapter now closed and Disu’s beginning under intense national scrutiny, the coming weeks will be pivotal for the leadership and direction of policing in Africa’s most populous nation.
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