Police Council Unanimously Endorses Olatunji Disu As Substantive IGP

The National Police Council has unanimously endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police.
The Special Adviser to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, confirmed the development after the council’s meeting at the State House, Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga said.
Monday’s meeting commenced at about 2:15 p.m. when President Tinubu arrived at the Council Chamber. The session was convened in compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to consider such appointments.
In a statement last Tuesday announcing the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, the Presidency had indicated that the council would be summoned to formally deliberate on Disu’s appointment.
“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” Onanuga had stated.
The President chairs the Police Council, which comprises the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
Sources within the Presidency and the police establishment had earlier confirmed the scheduled meeting, noting that it would hold in line with established procedures.
Among those in attendance were Vice President Kashim Shettima; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; and Head of the Civil Service of the Federation, Didi Walson-Jack.
Governors of Enugu, Nasarawa, Ogun, Kwara, Plateau, Ondo and Lagos states were also present, alongside the Deputy Governor of Kogi State and the Ministers of the Federal Capital Territory, Police Affairs and Interior.
Disu, 59, has been serving in an acting capacity since last Wednesday following Egbetokun’s exit. His name is expected to be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation in the coming days.