Olatunji Disu, a highly experienced senior police officer, was appointed Nigeria’s 23rd Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), on Tuesday February 23, 2026 to succeed Kayode Egbetokun, following a directive by President Bola Tinubu.
Tunji Disu, as he is generally known, is a career officer with more than three decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.
Born on 13 April 1966 in Lagos Island, Lagos State, he joined the Police on May 18, 1992, and has risen steadily through the ranks.
A graduate of Lagos State University (LASU) with a degree in English Education, Disu also holds Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology.
He has attended numerous professional training courses in Nigeria and abroad, including programmes in small arms smuggling, internet fraud, strategic leadership, and forensic investigations.
Throughout his career, Disu has held several high-profile and operational leadership roles. He was Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, where he led proactive crime-fighting initiatives, and later became Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT), filling the vacancy left by the suspension of Abba Kyari.
Disu has also served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja, overseeing law enforcement and public safety in the nation’s capital.
He served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, where he strengthened investigative capacity and promoted professionalism.
Known for his operational expertise and commitment to professionalism, Disu has built a reputation as a disciplined officer with extensive experience in crime control, intelligence, and strategic policing.
His appointment as IGP marks a continuation of leadership within the Nigeria Police Force’s senior ranks at a time of significant institutional focus on reform and enhanced investigative capacity.
