All is set for the swearing-in of Olatunji Disu as Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector-General of Police following his unanimous endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC).
Disu will be sworn in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu before the meeting of the Federal Executive Council (FEC), according to the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.
The Police Council, chaired by the President, approved the appointment at a brief meeting held at the State House, Abuja, in compliance with provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Council to consider appointments of an Inspector-General of Police.
The Council comprises the President, 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission and the Inspector-General of Police.
Governors Back Appointment
Speaking after the meeting, Chairman of the Nigeria Governors’ Forum and Kwara State Governor, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, said the Council reviewed Disu’s performance records and credentials before approving his appointment.
“At the deliberations, we went through his records, his performance in office and his recommendations, and the Council was glad to approve him as Inspector-General of Police,” he said.
AbdulRazaq noted that Disu faces significant responsibilities, especially amid growing conversations around state policing.
“He has his work cut out for him, particularly in this age of discussions about state police. There are expectations from the 36 states and the FCT. We look forward to working with him,” he added.
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Lagos State Governor, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, praised Disu’s track record, particularly his tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos between 2015 and 2021, where he earned recognition for excellence in crime control.
Nasarawa State Governor, Abdullahi Sule, described the appointment as well-deserved, citing Disu’s distinguished career.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Rivers State Governor, Nyesom Wike, also commended Disu’s professionalism. Disu previously served in Rivers State as Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department and head of the anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015. He later served as Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, during Wike’s tenure as minister.
Background and Transition
The Council’s meeting followed the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, last week. The Presidency had earlier indicated that the Council would convene to formally consider Disu’s appointment.
In attendance at the meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.
Also present were Governors Sanwo-Olu (Lagos), Dapo Abiodun (Ogun), Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa), Caleb Mutfwang (Plateau), Lucky Aiyedatiwa (Ondo), and Peter Mba (Enugu), alongside deputy governors from Kogi and Delta states. Ministers Wike, Police Affairs Minister Ibrahim Geidam, and Interior Minister Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo were also in attendance.
Disu, 59, has been serving in an acting capacity since Wednesday and will officially assume office upon his swearing-in tomorrow.
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