Tinubu Decorates Tunji Disu as Acting IGP at State House

President Bola Tinubu has decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu with his new rank as the acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House, Abuja.

The brief ceremony, held at the President’s office, was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu’s appointment comes just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he is expected to attain the mandatory retirement age of 60 years.

However, under the amended Police Act which provides a four-year tenure for Inspectors-General of Police regardless of age, Disu may remain in office beyond his retirement date, subject to the provisions of the law.

President Tinubu, who personally pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform, commended the outgoing IGP Egbetokun for his service and contributions to national security.

The development follows the resignation of Egbetokun, who submitted his letter to the President on Tuesday, citing family matters requiring his full attention.