Reporting by Leadership indicates that President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has officially decorated Olatunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police. During the ceremony at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the President tasked the new police chief with the immediate restoration of public confidence and the strengthening of national security. Disu succeeds Kayode Egbetokun, whose tenure concluded amidst a transition period for the force’s leadership.
In an update published by The Punch, it was noted that the Acting IG arrived at Aso Rock for his decoration following a career marked by high-profile roles, including his previous leadership of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos. The President emphasized that Disu’s appointment comes at a “critical moment,” requiring a firm but fair approach to law enforcement and better collaboration with other security agencies.
The leadership transition has drawn significant attention from civil rights circles. Daily Post highlighted that the exit of the former IG was met with sharp criticism from activists like Deji Adeyanju, who claimed the previous administration “created many enemies” for the presidency. Meanwhile, the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that the Nigeria Police Council is expected to meet next week to deliberate on the permanent ratification of Disu’s appointment.
Echotitbits take: The appointment of Olatunji Disu, a veteran with a reputation for professional conduct in Lagos, suggests a shift toward more community-centric policing. Watch for a possible reshuffling of top police brass as Disu moves to implement his own security strategy ahead of the 2027 electoral cycle.
Source: The Punch – https://punchng.com/new-ig-old-challenges-expectations-trail-disus-appointment/, February 26, 2026
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