RismadarVoice Reporters, February 25, 2026
Newly decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday declared an end to impunity within the Nigeria Police Force, pledging zero tolerance for corruption and human rights violations.
Disu made the vow shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated him with his new rank at the State House, Abuja.
Addressing State House correspondents, the new police chief said his leadership would prioritise professionalism, accountability and citizen-centred policing.
“I will let them know that the era of impunity is over. I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to follow human rights. I will ensure that they know that I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance to corruption,” Disu stated.
He stressed that the police must recognise citizens—not politicians—as their ultimate authority.
“One of the first lectures I’m going to have with my men, I’m going to talk to them, let them know that the citizen is the boss. No police anywhere in the world can succeed without the cooperation of members of the public,” he said.
Disu described his appointment as emotional, noting that President Tinubu’s detailed remarks about his career achievements during the ceremony nearly brought him to tears.
“It shows the President took his time to monitor officers working everywhere in the country. It also throws a challenge at me to go out there and bring peace and calm to the country,” he added.
On officer welfare, the acting IGP promised to prioritise motivation and morale, saying improved welfare would enhance performance in tackling insecurity, including banditry and insurgency.
The immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, who attended the ceremony, expressed confidence in Disu’s capacity to lead the Force, describing him as a long-time associate and trusted officer who played key roles during his tenure.
“I have so much confidence that he would surpass what I have done,” Egbetokun said.
Disu’s appointment followed Egbetokun’s resignation on Tuesday. While the former IGP cited family reasons, Presidency sources indicated he was asked to step down during a meeting with the President.
Although Disu is due for retirement on April 13, 2026, the amended Police Act permits an Inspector-General to serve a four-year tenure regardless of age, potentially extending his stay in office until 2030, subject to confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council and the Senate.
His appointment is also expected to trigger the retirement of several senior officers, in line with police tradition when a junior officer is elevated to the top position.
Disu, born on April 13, 1966, joined the Force in 1992 and has held several strategic positions, including Commander of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the FCT, and most recently Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
He is expected to formally assume office at the Force Headquarters, Abuja, following a handover ceremony.
