PRESIDENT 𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗨𝗕𝗨 𝗗𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗥𝗔𝗧𝗘𝗦 𝗧𝗨𝗡𝗝𝗜 𝗗𝗜𝗦𝗨 𝗔𝗦 𝗔𝗖𝗧𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗜𝗚𝗣 𝗔𝗙𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗘𝗚𝗕𝗘𝗧𝗢𝗞𝗨𝗡’𝗦 𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗜𝗚𝗡𝗔𝗧𝗜𝗢𝗡

President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday decorated Mr. Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony at the Presidential Villa, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.Egbetokun, who was appointed on June 19, 2023, resigned on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, citing family reasons, paving the way for Disu’s appointment in an acting capacity.ASSUMPTION OF OFFICEAfter the decoration ceremony at the State House, Disu proceeded to the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where he officially assumed duty at about 4:25 p.m. He took his first salute as Acting IGP from members of the Quarter Guard before participating in a formal handover ceremony with the outgoing police chief.Senior officers, including Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, were present at the ceremony, marking a smooth leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force.WHAT HAPPENS NEXTDisu’s appointment as Acting IGP is subject to constitutional procedures. In line with provisions of the Police Act, his nomination is expected to be considered by the Nigeria Police Council before confirmation processes are completed.The leadership change comes at a critical time for Nigeria’s security structure, with expectations that the new police chief will continue ongoing reforms and strengthen operational effectiveness nationwide.