Olatunji Disu Confirmed as New Inspector General of Police

The Nigeria Police Council has officially confirmed Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned last week. The appointment was unanimously approved during a meeting held at the State House in Abuja, presided over by President Bola Tinubu.

The meeting, which lasted less than 30 minutes, was attended by key figures including Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu. The council's decision complies with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the council to consider the appointment of the IGP.

Olatunji Disu, who previously served as an Assistant Inspector General of Police in charge of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, will now serve as the 23rd IGP of Nigeria.