President Bola Tinubu has formally sworn in Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) today during the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, without requiring Senate confirmation.
This marks a departure from longstanding convention, as Disu’s appointment was ratified unanimously by the Nigeria Police Council (NPC) yesterday under Tinubu’s chairmanship.
The NPC, as stipulated in the Police Act 2020, advises the President on IGP appointments and formally endorses them no Senate screening is mandated under the current legal framework.
Disu, previously an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), had been acting in the role since late February 2026 following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.
He was promoted to full IGP rank upon appointment and is expected to serve until his mandatory retirement at age 60 in April 2026.
The NPC meeting, held at the Council Chamber, was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam, FCT Minister Nyesom Wike, and other senior officials.
Bayo Onanuga, the President’s Special Adviser on Information and Strategy, confirmed the swearing-in schedule and the bypass of Senate involvement to State House correspondents following yesterday’s NPC session.
As Disu assumes office, the Nigeria Society for Criminology (NSC) has called on him to implement key reforms.
NSC President Prof Oludayo Tade congratulated the new IGP and urged decentralization of tactical squads to zonal commands to improve response times, crime prevention, and operational efficiency through better-equipped local units.
Tade emphasized prioritizing officers’ welfare, stating that motivated personnel perform effectively while demoralized ones pose risks to society.
He also recommended modern training in contemporary policing strategies and technology, stronger inter-agency collaboration for intelligence sharing, and increased federal funding to enhance capacity and internal security.
The criminologist pointed out that addressing root causes such as poverty, unemployment, and inequality would reduce crime pressure on security agencies if supported by both federal and state governments.
Disu’s appointment arrives amid persistent national security challenges, with expectations that his track record in evidence-based and result-oriented policing will help restore public trust and strengthen protection of lives and property.
Official updates will continue through State House and Nigeria Police Force channels.
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