The Nigeria Police Force has unveiled the official portrait of the Acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu.
Force spokesman, Benjamin Hundeyin, released the top police cop’s image via a post on X (formerly Twitter) on Tuesday.
The development comes a day after the Nigeria Police Council (NPC) confirmed Disu’s appointment as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP).
The Council, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the appointment at its Monday meeting.
According to a statement by the presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, the endorsement has paved the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday.
The ceremony will take place during the Federal Executive Council meeting, scheduled for the same day.
The Council’s meeting, which took place at the State House, was presided over by President Tinubu and was attended by Vice President Kashim Shettima, state governors, and the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, retired DIG Hashimu Argungu, in accordance with the Constitution.
Others in attendance were the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume; the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; the Chief of Staff, Femi Gbajabiamila; the Minister of Police Affairs, Senator Ibrahim Gaidam; the FCT Minister, Nyesom Wike; and the head of service, Esther Didi Walson-Jack.
Governor of Lagos State, Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who spoke glowingly about Disu, commended the Acting Inspector-General of Police for his exemplary services as a policeman, especially when he served as the commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos State between 2015 and 2021, where his tenure earned him and the RRS recognition for excellence in crime control.
Governor of Nasarawa State, Abdullahi Sule, commended the President’s appointment of Disu, noting that it was based on his excellent career record.
Wike, who is a former governor of Rivers State, also lauded Disu for his efficiency as a crime fighter and for ensuring the command’s strategic impact in addressing security concerns within the territory.
Governor Peter Mbah of Enugu State seconded the motion endorsing the appointment.
President Tinubu appointed Disu as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
Tinubu, in a statement by the presidential spokesman, Onanuga, had said he would convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP, after which his name would be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation
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