Tinubu swears in Tunji Disu as 23rd IGP

President Bola Tinubu has sworn in Tunji Disu as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

Disu was sworn in ahead of the Federal Executive Council meeting at the Presidential Villa in Abuja on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

Tinubu also administered oaths of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two from the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC).

The swearing-in was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation (SGF), George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser (NSA), Nuhu Ribadu; and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Esther Walson-Jack; among others.

The event follows the confirmation of Disu as the IGP by the Nigeria Police Council on Monday, March 2.

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Tinubu appointed Disu as the new police chief, following the resignation of the former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State and 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 IGP 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.

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