The Nigeria Police Council on Monday officially ratified the appointment of Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IG). The unanimous decision, reached during a high-profile meeting at the State House, clears the path for his formal swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu this Wednesday.
The ceremony is slated to take place during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. Disu’s elevation follows the resignation of the former police chief, Kayode Egbetokun, marking a strategic shift in the nation’s security leadership.
A Consensus of Confidence
The Council meeting, presided over by President Tinubu, saw a rare show of cross-partisan unity. Attendees included Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu.
Several governors and top officials offered glowing testimonials regarding Disu’s career:
- Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu (Lagos): Commended Disu’s tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) between 2015 and 2021, noting his excellence in crime control.
- Governor Abdullahi Sule (Nasarawa): Attributed the appointment to Disu’s “excellent career record.”
- Nyesom Wike (FCT Minister): Lauded Disu’s professionalism, recalling their time together in Rivers State and Disu’s recent impact as CP of the FCT Command.
- Governor Peter Mbah (Enugu): Formally seconded the motion for Disu’s endorsement.
Profile of a Modern Policeman
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992. He is widely regarded as a “scholar-officer,” holding a diverse array of qualifications in:
- Forensic Investigation
- Criminology and Legal Psychology
- Public Administration
- Entrepreneurship
Before this appointment, Disu served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force CID Annex in Lagos. His career has been defined by a transition toward knowledge-driven, modern policing
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