President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, and appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police.
The announcement, confirmed by the Presidency, marks a major leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force. Although full details surrounding Egbetokun’s resignation were not immediately disclosed, the development signals a strategic shift in Nigeria’s security command structure.
Disu, a senior officer with extensive operational and administrative experience, now takes over in an acting capacity pending further confirmation. Over the years, he has built a reputation for intelligence-driven policing and firm tactical oversight. His appointment comes at a critical time as Nigeria continues to confront banditry, kidnapping, insurgency, and organized urban crime.
Security analysts say the new Acting IGP faces immediate pressure to strengthen internal discipline, boost officer morale, and deepen public trust in policing. Observers also note that the swift appointment suggests the President’s intent to maintain operational continuity within the nation’s law enforcement framework.
As Disu assumes office, attention will turn to his reform agenda, command restructuring plans, and strategies to stabilize the country’s evolving security challenges.
