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President Tinubu Swears-in IGP Disu Wednesday, As Police Council Endorses Appointment

BY CHIKA OKEKE, Abuja
IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu 

President Bola Tinubu has finalised plans to swear-in the newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Wednesday.

This followed a meeting on Monday by the Nigeria Police Council at the State House, which unanimously ratified the appointment of Disu. 

The inauguration of Disu will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for Wednesday. 

Presided over by President Tinubu, the council meeting had in attendance Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with the constitution.

Others at the meeting were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume;  National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; and Head of Service, Mrs Esther Didi Walson-Jack.

Disu's appointment followed the resignation of the former Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun.

Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who spoke glowingly about Disu, commended his exemplary services as a policeman, especially during his tenure as the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos State between 2015 and 2021, where his tenure earned him the RRS recognition for excellence in crime control.

Also, the Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule hailed the choice of Disu as the new IGP, noting that it was based on his excellent career record.

Minister of the Federal Capital Territory and former Governor of Rivers State, Nyesom Wike lauded Disu for his professionalism.
Disu served in Wike's home state, Rivers as Assistant Commissioner, Criminal Investigation Department, and Officer-in-charge of anti-kidnapping unit between 2014 and 2015. 

He later served as Commissioner of Police in the FCT Command when Wike became the minister. 

Wike commended him for his efficiency as a crime fighter and for ensuring the command's strategic impact in addressing security concerns within the territory.  

Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seconded the motion endorsing Disu’s appointment. 

Briefly
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State, Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent.
He rose through the ranks with multiple qualifications in public administration, forensic investigation, criminology, security, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship-credentials that reflect his commitment to knowledge-driven, modern policing.

The Acting Inspector-General has held critical operational, investigative, and strategic command positions nationwide. 

His last position was as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force CID Annex, Lagos. 

This was contained in a statement by the Special Adviser to the President on Information & Strategy, Bayo Onanuga in Abuja. 

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