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<p>President Bola Tinubu will officially swear in Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP) on Wednesday, following his unanimous confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council.</p>
<p>The endorsement took place during a council meeting presided over by Tinubu at the State House in Abuja on Monday. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, the swearing-in ceremony will occur during the weekly Federal Executive Council meeting.</p>
<p>The Police Council meeting was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in line with constitutional requirements. Also present were Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and Minister of Police Affairs Ibrahim Gaidam.</p>
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<p>Disu’s appointment received widespread praise from state governors who attended the session. Lagos State Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu highlighted Disu’s impactful tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad between 2015 and 2021. Nasarawa Governor Abdullahi Sule and FCT Minister Nyesom Wike commended his professionalism, citing his previous postings in Rivers State and as Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory. Enugu State Governor Peter Mbah also voiced his support for the nomination.</p>
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<p>Disu, 59, was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State. He began his law enforcement career on May 18, 1992, as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent. His academic credentials include studies in public administration, forensic investigation, criminology, security, legal psychology, and entrepreneurship—reflecting a focus on modern, knowledge-driven policing.</p>
<p>Prior to his confirmation, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Special Protection Unit and the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex in Lagos. He shares a longstanding professional relationship with President Tinubu, having served as Aide-de-Camp during Tinubu’s tenure as Lagos State Governor, while outgoing IGP Kayode Egbetokun served as Chief Security Officer.</p>
<p>Disu’s confirmation comes just one week after he was appointed Acting IGP, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.</p>
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