President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally swore in Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police (IGP).

The swearing-in ceremony took place at the Council Chamber of the Presidential Villa, shortly before the commencement of the weekly Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting.

At the same event, President Tinubu also administered the oath of office to six commissioners of the Revenue Mobilisation Allocation and Fiscal Commission (RMAFC) and two commissioners of the Federal Civil Service Commission (FCSC). The ceremonies were witnessed by ministers, senior government officials and family members of the appointees.

The council meeting commenced shortly after the swearing-in, with top government functionaries in attendance, including Vice President Kashim Shettima; the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; the Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and the Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Esther Walson-Jack.

Disu was appointed acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former Inspector-General of Police Kayode Egbetokun. His appointment was subsequently endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council.

A former Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Disu officially assumed office last Wednesday. He previously served as AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, after his promotion to the rank last year. He is also a former commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS).

The new IGP has pledged to deliver accountable, modern and professional policing, with a focus on repositioning the Nigeria Police Force and addressing the country’s security challenges through practical and sustainable solutions.

Earlier on Wednesday, Disu inaugurated a committee on state police and underscored its importance to Nigeria’s internal security architecture. Speaking during his inaugural conference with senior police officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, the IGP described the committee’s assignment as “significant and timely,” noting that it would help shape the framework for the possible operation of state policing in Nigeria.