The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), officially ratifying his appointment as Nigeria’s 23rd police chief.
The confirmation took place on Monday during a council meeting chaired by President Bola Tinubu at the State House, Abuja. The meeting was attended by several state governors and senior government officials.
President Tinubu had earlier named Disu as Acting IGP on Feb. 24 following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. In accordance with the 1999 Constitution and the Police Act, the appointment required endorsement by the Police Council before becoming substantive.
Disu’s Professional Background
Disu brings decades of police experience spanning operational and administrative roles within the Nigeria Police Force.
He previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), and also held office as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Special Protection Unit (SPU).
Among those present at the meeting were Vice-President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam.
Also in attendance were Chairman of the Police Service Commission Hashimu Argungu and Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum, Governor AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq.
Several governors, including Babajide Sanwo-Olu, Dapo Abiodun, Abdullahi Sule, and Caleb Mutfwang, were also present.
The confirmation marks a formal leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force amid ongoing security concerns nationwide.
