President Tinubu Appoints Olatunji To Replace Kayode Egbetokun.

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed Kayode Egbetokun from the position and appointed Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), marking a major leadership change at the top of the force.

Background & Career of Tunji Disu

* Full Name & Rank: Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Disu, widely known as Tunji Disu.

* Service Years: Over 34 years of active service in the Nigeria Police Force since 1992

* Education

1. Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University (LASU).

2. Two master’s degrees — one in Public Administration and another in Criminology, Security & Legal Psychology

* Professional Training: Completed specialised police and investigative training courses both in Nigeria and internationally.

Key Positions Held

Before his appointment as IGP, Disu served in several important roles:

* Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos: Led targeted crime-fighting operations in the country’s biggest city

* Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT): Managed intelligence-led tactical operations nationwide.

* Commissioner of Police (CP): Served as CP in Rivers State and later in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja — key leadership roles that involved managing security in high-profile areas.

* Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Force CID Annex, Lagos: His immediate role before elevation to IGP.

What This Change Means

* Tunji Disu’s appointment comes at a time when Nigeria is tackling serious security challenges, including armed banditry, kidnappings, and other violent crimes, with expectations that his leadership will strengthen policing professionalism and effectiveness.

* A formal handover ceremony and official announcement are expected soon, and depending on constitutional procedures, his appointment may require confirmation by the Senate. naijanews.com