President Bola Tinubu has directed the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, bringing his tenure to an abrupt end and appointing Olatunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police.
Sources within the Presidency disclosed that Egbetokun resigned at the request of the President following a meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Preparations are said to be underway for a formal handover ceremony.
Egbetokun was appointed as the 22nd IGP on June 19, 2023, with his appointment confirmed by the Nigeria Police Council on October 31, 2023. He was originally due for retirement in September 2024 upon attaining the mandatory age of 60. However, an amendment to the Police Act enabled him to serve a full four-year term, which would have ended in October 2027 unless removed by the President.
Despite the legal backing for his continued stay in office, his tenure attracted public scrutiny and controversies, particularly allegations bordering on human rights abuses.
Disu’s appointment marks a significant leadership transition in the Nigeria Police Force at a time of heightened security concerns across the country.
Born on April 13, 1966, on Lagos Island, Lagos State, Olatunji Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, and has accumulated over 30 years of service.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University, as well as Master’s degrees in Public Administration and in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology. Over the years, he has attended several professional courses within and outside Nigeria, covering forensic investigations, internet fraud, small arms smuggling and strategic leadership.
Disu previously served as Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad from 2015 to 2021, Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, Abuja, and most recently as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police before his elevation.
Observers say his academic background and operational experience may shape the direction of policing under his leadership, particularly in areas of intelligence-led operations, cybercrime enforcement and institutional reform.
As of press time, the Presidency had yet to issue an official statement confirming the development, though an announcement is expected.
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