Nigeria’s President Bola Ahmed Tinubu (PBAT) has appointed Mr Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP) following the resignation of Mr Kayode Egbetokun, upon the President’s instruction.
Mr Egbetokun was 58 years old when he was appointed as IGP and was due to retire on 4 September 2024, upon reaching the mandatory age of 60.
However, following the National Assembly’s amendment of the Police law, Mr Egbetokun was expected to complete his four-year tenure and remain in office until October 31, 2027.
He was appointed by PBAT as the 22nd indigenous IGP on June 19, 2023, and was confirmed by the Police Council on October 31.
His successor, Mr Disu, was the Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Annexe, Lagos.
