By Cross Udo, Abuja
On Monday, President Bola Tinubu presided over the Nigeria Police Council meeting, which unanimously confirmed Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, completing the constitutional process for his appointment.
The meeting, held at the State House, Abuja, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, among other senior government officials.
President Tinubu, who chairs the Council, said the appointment followed due process and reflected the administration’s commitment to strengthening internal security and professional policing.
He charged the new police chief to justify the confidence reposed in him and to consolidate ongoing reforms within the Force.
“With this confirmation, the task before you is clear — to provide disciplined, accountable and result-driven leadership for the Nigeria Police Force,” Tinubu said.
Disu’s confirmation follows his earlier appointment in an acting capacity after the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
He is scheduled to be formally sworn in by the President on Wednesday during the Federal Executive Council meeting.
Minister of the Federal Capital Territory, Nyesom Wike, commended the new IGP for what he described as his professionalism and operational depth.
He said Disu demonstrated “efficiency as a crime fighter and ensured the command’s strategic impact in addressing security concerns within the territory” during his tenure as Commissioner of Police in the FCT.
Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu also praised Disu’s record, particularly his performance as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad, noting that his leadership earned the unit recognition for excellence in crime control.
Governor Abdullahi Sule of Nasarawa State described the appointment as well deserved, citing Disu’s “excellent career record,” while Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seconded the motion endorsing the confirmation.
Speaking earlier after assuming office in an acting capacity, Disu pledged to reposition the Force.
“My tenure will be built on three clear commitments: professionalism, modernism and accountability,” he said.
Born on April 13, 1966, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 and has served in several operational and command positions nationwide, rising to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General before his elevation as Inspector-General.
