Olatunji Disu Assumes Office as Nigeria’s 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police
Olatunji Disu has formally taken charge as Nigeria’s Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), stepping into the role at a crucial period for national internal security. Disu, now the 23rd indigenous head of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), succeeds Kayode Egbetokun, whose tenure ran from June 2023 to February 2026. The Force extended gratitude to the retired IGP for his efforts in driving modernisation and institutional reforms.
Disu brings over 30 years of experience across operational, investigative, and administrative policing. His academic background combines security studies and public administration, holding advanced degrees including an MSc in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology (Lagos State University), an MSc in Public Administration (Adekunle Ajasin University), and an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation (University of Lagos).
A career police officer since 1992, Disu most recently served as Assistant IGP heading the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos. His previous leadership roles include Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State Commands, and Assistant IGP for the Special Protection Unit at Force Headquarters, Abuja. Earlier, he commanded the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos and led the Intelligence Response Team.
His international experience includes leading Nigeria’s first police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) in Darfur in 2005. Professionally, he belongs to bodies such as the International Association of Chiefs of Police and the National Association of Investigative Specialists. Beyond policing, Disu is a third-degree black belt in judo, a former National Chairman of the Nigeria Police Judo Association, and a silver medalist at the 2022 US Open Judo Championships.
In his inaugural address, Disu pledged to consolidate ongoing reforms, strengthen community partnerships, and enhance internal security, reaffirming the Force’s constitutional mandate to protect lives and property. The NPF has appealed for sustained public support as the new leadership seeks to deepen professionalism, discipline, and service delivery across the country. His appointment arrives as the police force navigates persistent security challenges and public expectations for improved effectiveness and accountability.
