In a major security reshuffle on February 24, 2026, President Bola Tinubu removed Inspector‑General of Police Kayode Egbetokun and appointed Assistant Inspector‑General Tunji Disu as his successor.
Disu, who most recently headed the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon, Lagos, is expected to assume office immediately and oversee a nationwide command transition. Sources from the Presidency and the Police Service Commission confirm that Egbetokun was instructed to prepare handover notes following a meeting at the Presidential Villa, ending his tenure that began in June 2023 and extended beyond the usual retirement age.
A career officer with over three decades of service, Disu previously commanded the Intelligence Response Team and the Rapid Response Squad, gaining a reputation for tech‑savvy, intelligence‑driven policing.
The appointment is seen as a strategic move to inject fresh tactical energy into the Nigeria Police Force amid rising security challenges and ongoing high-profile investigations. Official statements from Force Headquarters and the Presidency are expected shortly, with a formal handover ceremony slated at Louis Edet House, Abuja.
