Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu Acting IGP as Police Leadership Changes
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun. New Acting Inspector General of Police, Mr Tunji Disu. The appointment, which takes immediate effect, comes at a critical time as the Federal Government continues efforts to strengthen internal security and reposition the Nigeria Police Force for greater efficiency and public accountability. According to a statement by President Tinubu's Special Adviser on Information and Strategy via the X-platform, Mr Bayo Onanuga disclosed that Egbetokun stepped down after submitting a resignation letter citing pressing family considerations, bringing an end to a tenure that began in June 2023 and was originally scheduled to run until 2027 under the amended Police Act. In announcing the development, the Presidency said the decision to appoint Disu was taken in accordance with extant laws and legal guidance, noting that the President is confident i...