Tinubu Sacks Kayode Egbetokun As IGP, Announces Another Yoruba Officer Disu As Replacement
Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the acting inspector-general of police (IGP).
In a statement on Tuesday, Bayo Onanuga, special adviser on information and strategy, said Tinubu has accepted the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP.
Onanuga said Egbetokun cited “pressing family considerations” for his resignation.
Tinubu is expected to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider the appointment of Disu, after which his name will be sent to senate for confirmation.
“Tinubu is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period,” the statement reads.
“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation.’’
On June 19, 2023, Tinubu appointed Egbetokun as IGP to replace Usman Baba. Egbetokun was then confirmed by the police council in October 2023.
Based on the provisions of the amended police act, Egbetokun would have completed his four-year tenure in June 2027.
Early this month, Disu assumed duty as the assistant inspector-general of police (AIG) of the force criminal investigation department (FCID) annex, Alagbon, Lagos state.
Disu holds a bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University. He also possesses master’s degrees in public administration and criminology, and security and legal psychology.
He joined the force in 1992 and has since served in key leadership roles nationwide.
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He served as commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, head of the intelligence response team, commissioner of police in Rivers state and the Federal Capital Territory, and AIG in charge of the special protection unit.
