Tinubu Accepts Egbetokun’s Resignation, Appoints Disu As Acting IGP

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has accepted the resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Egbetokun tendered his resignation, citing pressing family considerations. The President expressed appreciation for his decades of service to the Nigeria Police Force and the nation, commending his professionalism and efforts to strengthen internal security.

The announcement was made in a statement signed by Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, and released Tuesday in Abuja.

Egbetokun was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year term scheduled to end in June 2027, in line with the amended provisions of the Police Act.

In the meantime, President Tinubu has approved the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police with immediate effect.

The President says he is confident that Disu’s experience and leadership will provide steady direction for the Force amid current security challenges.

In line with the Police Act 2020, the President will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive Inspector-General of Police. His name will thereafter be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.

President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to strengthening national security and ensuring a professional and accountable police force.

Abridged Curriculum Vitae – AIG Tunji Disu

Name: Tunji Disu

Profession: Senior Police Officer

Current Rank: Assistant Inspector-General of Police

Professional Profile

Highly decorated and accomplished police officer with extensive operational, investigative, and leadership experience across Nigeria. Recognised regionally and continentally for excellence in crime control and public safety management.

Key Career Highlights

One of the longest-serving and most effective Divisional Police Officers in Ondo State.

Named Most Outstanding Police Operational Officer in West Africa (2016).

Named Most Outstanding Police Operational Officer in Africa (2016).

Squad awarded Best Anti-Crime Police Squad in West Africa (2016).

CRAN Man of the Year (2018).

Recognised as Most Outstanding Anti-Crime Police Chief in West and Central Africa.

Awarded Best Commissioner of Police of the Year (2024).

International Experience

Led the first Nigerian Police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in 2005 to support peace operations in Darfur, Sudan.

Professional Memberships

Member, International Academy of Forensics

Member, National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA)

Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations

Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management of Nigeria

Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police

Special Skills & Other Achievements

Certificate in Personal Protection

Third Dan Black Belt in Judo

National Chairman, Nigeria Police Judo Association

Silver Medalist, 2022 U.S. Open Judo Championships

Personal

Married with children.