The Digest:
Olatunji Disu has been appointed Nigeria's 23rd Inspector-General of Police, succeeding Kayode Egbetokun following President Bola Tinubu's directive on February 23, 2026. Here are seven key facts about the new IGP:
- Three Decades of Service: Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, bringing over 34 years of policing experience to the top job.
- Educational Background: Born April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, he holds a degree in English Education from Lagos State University (LASU) and master's degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology.
- Rapid Response Squad Commander: He served as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, leading proactive crime-fighting initiatives in the commercial capital.
- Intelligence Response Team Head: Disu took over as Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), filling the vacancy left by the suspension of Abba Kyari.
- Commissioner of Police in Two Key States: He served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, overseeing law enforcement in the nation's capital.
- FCID Leadership: Most recently, he served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, where he strengthened investigative capacity.
- Specialised Training: He has attended numerous professional courses in small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations, both in Nigeria and abroad.
New IGP Tunji Disu brings 34 years experience across RRS, IRT, FCID, and two states to lead Nigeria Police Force into reform era.
Sources: Daily Post Nigeria, Nigeria Police Force
