National Police Council Confirms Disu As Substantive IGP

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The National Police Council has confirmed Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police and will forward his name to the Senate for screening. President Bola Tinubu appointed Disu as acting IGP on February 25, 2026, after the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun. Disu, 59, previously served as Assistant Inspector-General overseeing the Force Criminal Investigation Department and held commissioner posts in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. The confirmation advances the process toward Senate approval, which may affect security preparations for forthcoming elections.

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Reported by 2 sources: Channels TV, Vanguard.