Tunji Disu Appointed As Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector‑General Of Police

Olatunji “Tunji” Disu has been named Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun following a directive from President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday, February 23, 2026.

Disu is a seasoned police officer with over 30 years of service in the Nigeria Police Force. Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos Island, Lagos State, he joined the force on May 18, 1992, and has steadily risen through the ranks over the decades.

He holds a degree in English Education from Lagos State University (LASU) and master’s degrees in Public Administration as well as Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology. Over the years, Disu has also attended numerous professional courses both locally and internationally, including training in small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations.

Throughout his career, Disu has held several key operational and leadership roles. He was Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, leading major crime-fighting operations, and later served as Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), stepping in after the suspension of Abba Kyari.

He has also served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, where he oversaw law enforcement and public safety. Most recently, as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, Disu strengthened investigative processes and promoted professionalism across the department.

With his extensive experience in both operational leadership and strategic management, IGP Disu is expected to steer the Nigeria Police Force toward enhanced public safety, improved investigative capacity, and more effective crime prevention nationwide.