Police Council Unanimously Endorses Olatunji Disu As Substantive IGP

The National Police Council has formally approved the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police, giving him unanimous backing at its meeting in Abuja.

The development was confirmed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Bola Tinubu, shortly after the session at the State House. The meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes, began around 2:15 pm when the President arrived at the Council Chamber.

“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga said.

The council’s deliberation followed the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun. In an earlier statement announcing Egbetokun’s exit, the Presidency had indicated that the Police Council would be convened in accordance with the Police Act 2020 to consider Disu’s appointment.

“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President 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,” Onanuga had stated previously.

Chaired by the President, the Police Council comprises the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.