The National Police Council has officially confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP), marking a definitive shift in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.
The confirmation took place on Monday during a high-level meeting at the Presidential Villa, presided over by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
The Council, which includes the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, ratified Disu’s appointment following his brief stint in an acting capacity.
President Tinubu had initially appointed Disu on February 24, 2026, to succeed Kayode Egbetokun, who resigned citing pressing family considerations.
Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, noted that the session lasted approximately 40 minutes and was conducted in strict adherence to the Police Act 2020.
With this formal endorsement, the President is now expected to transmit Disu’s name to the Senate for final screening and confirmation, a move that will secure his four-year tenure as the nation’s 23rd indigenous police chief.
IGP Disu, a seasoned officer who joined the Force in 1992, brings a wealth of tactical and administrative experience to the role. Prior to his elevation, he served as the Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos.
He is widely recognized for his tenure as the Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS) and as the former head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
The confirmation comes at a pivotal moment as the country continues to navigate complex internal security challenges.
Under the amended Police Act, despite being close to the statutory retirement age, his appointment as substantive IGP allows him to serve a full four-year term, potentially keeping him at the helm until 2030.