“You Have My Full Support,” Tinubu Tells Disu After Decoration as Acting IGP

“You have my full support,” declared President Bola Tinubu on Thursday as he decorated Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police.

The ceremony, held at the State House in Abuja, comes at a time Nigeria continues to confront banditry, kidnapping and other security challenges.

President Tinubu charged the new acting police chief to restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force and enforce discipline across all ranks. He emphasized the need for professionalism, accountability and respect for the rule of law in policing operations nationwide.

The President urged Disu to strengthen internal control mechanisms, improve intelligence gathering and foster closer collaboration between the police and local communities.

In his remarks, Acting IGP Disu pledged sweeping reforms within the Force, declaring that impunity would no longer be tolerated.

“The era of impunity in the Nigeria Police is over,” he said, assuring Nigerians that officers found wanting would face appropriate sanctions.

Disu also promised to prioritize officers’ welfare, enhance operational capacity and ensure that the Force operates in line with democratic principles and constitutional mandates.

Meanwhile, the Police Council is scheduled to meet next week to ratify his appointment in accordance with constitutional requirements.

The leadership change is seen as part of ongoing efforts by the Federal Government to reposition the Nigeria Police Force to effectively tackle rising security threats across the country.