Police Council confirms Disu as IGP

The National Police Council has unanimously confirmed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed this to journalists after the council’s meeting held at the State House, Abuja, on Monday.

“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga confirmed.

The meeting, which lasted about 40 minutes, commenced at about 2:15 pm upon the President’s arrival at the Council Chamber.

The session was convened in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to deliberate on and consider the appointment of the Inspector-General of Police.

In an earlier statement announcing the resignation of former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, the Presidency had indicated that the council would be summoned to formally consider Disu’s appointment before forwarding his name to the Senate for confirmation.

According to the statement, once the Police Council concludes its deliberations, the President would transmit Disu’s name to the Senate as required by law.

The Police Council is chaired by the President and comprises the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.

Among those present at Monday’s meeting were Vice President Kashim Shettima, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation Didi Walson-Jack.

Also in attendance were governors from Enugu, Nasarawa, Ogun, Kwara, Plateau, Ondo, and Lagos states, as well as the Deputy Governor of Kogi State. Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Police Affairs, and Interior were also present.

Disu, 59, had been serving in an acting capacity since his appointment last Wednesday, following Egbetokun’s exit.

Although Egbetokun cited “family issues” in his resignation letter, reports indicated that he had earlier been summoned to the Presidential Villa and informed of the decision for him to step down.