The Presidency has confirmed th3 resignation of erstwhile Inspector-General of Police, Kayode and the immediate appointment of Assiatant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji as the new Acting Inspector-General of Police in Nigeria
According to a statement from Bayo Onanuga,Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, in a meeting on Monday night with Egbetokun accepted his resignation following the submission of his letter citing pressing family considerations.
Onanuga said “President Tinubu received Mr Egbetokun’s resignation earlier today and expressed his profound appreciation for Egbetokun’s decades of distinguished service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation. The President acknowledged his dedication, professionalism, and steadfast commitment to strengthening internal security architecture during his tenure.
Appointed in June 2023, Egbetokun was serving a four-year term scheduled to conclude in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act.
In view of the current security challenges confronting the nation, and acting in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu to serve as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.
The President is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period.
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.
The President reiterates his administration’s unwavering commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.”tge statement reads
Born on April 13, 1966, in Isale Eko, Lagos, Disu, enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, a cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP). His entry into the Force marked the beginning of more than three decades of active service defined by operational policing, intelligence work and strategic administration.
He started out investigative policing as Officer in Charge of the Anti-Fraud Section at the State Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Katsina, serving from 1993 to 1998..
In 1999, Disu was appointed Aide-De-Camp (ADC) to the then Governor of Lagos State, Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
His international exposure came in 2005 when he led Nigeria’s first police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (Darfur). He later served as acting Chief of Staff for the contingent, gaining valuable experience in multinational operations and crisis coordination.
Back home, Disu held several operational command positions. He served as Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in Ondo State, commanded Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) units in Ondo and Oyo states, and led anti-kidnapping operations in Rivers State, where his efforts were widely acknowledged.
He rose to national prominence during his tenure as Commander of the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS). Under his leadership, the RRS adopted intelligence-led and community-centred policing strategies, transforming the unit’s public image and operational effectiveness.
From 2021 to 2023, Disu headed the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT), a specialised unit tasked with tackling organised criminal networks. He subsequently served in key roles at the Force Headquarters, including Commissioner of Police (CP) Administration and Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the Inspector-General of Police. He was also deployed as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and later at the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Comman
Following his promotion to Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) last year, he was posted to the Special Protection Unit (SPU). He later became AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, after leading a special covert operation in Kwara State.
