By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework for the establishment of state police to the Deputy Senate President, Jibrin Barau, as part of ongoing efforts to decentralise policing in Nigeria. The framework was presented on Thursday at the National Assembly in Abuja. Barau, who also chairs the Senate…
By Adeyemi David The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has ordered the immediate deployment of newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to various commands, formations, and departments across the country. The directive was disclosed in a statement on Tuesday in Abuja by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to enhanced security collaboration with the Anambra State Government ahead of the state’s second term inauguration. The IGP, represented by the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the South East Zone, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, paid a courtesy…
By Seun Ibiyemi Newly sworn-in Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Wednesday declared his support for the establishment of state police, aligning with President Bola Tinubu’s push for security reforms. Disu spoke with State House correspondents shortly after he was sworn in as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa, Abuja. Read also:…
By Seun Ibiyemi The Dr. Adegboyega Oyetola, Honourable Minister of Marine and Blue Economy, received the newly appointed Tunji Disu in Abuja on Thursday, congratulating him on his appointment and expressing confidence in his ability to lead the Nigeria Police Force effectively. “I warmly congratulate you on your appointment as Inspector-General of Police,” Dr. Oyetola…
By Adeyemi David President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday tasked Olatunji Disu, the Acting Inspector-General of Police, to take full charge of the force, restore peace, and strengthen security across the country. The President made the remarks while decorating Disu at the Council Chambers of the Presidential Villa as Acting IGP, following the retirement of Kayode…
By Seun Ibiyemi Tunji Disu is a senior Nigerian police officer with more than three decades of experience in law enforcement, widely recognised for his operational leadership and strategic approach to policing. He has been appointed as the Inspector‑General of Police (IGP), succeeding Kayode Egbetokun after a directive by President Bola Tinubu.Tinubu appoints Tunji Disu…
By Seun Ibiyemi President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has removed the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office and appointed Assistant Inspector General (AIG) Tunji Disu as his successor. Sources indicate that Egbetokun was directed to resign Tinubu to Governors: We will establish State Police to curb insecurityduring a meeting with the President at…
Kayode Egbetokun has resigned from his position as the Inspector General of Police (IGP). A source in the presidency told Channels Television that Egbetokun resigned from the position on Tuesday. More to follow….
Governor Ademola Adeleke has warned against spillover of banditry and kidnapping from Kwara state into Osun, urging the police to immediately lift ban on Amotekun operations to combat the emerging threats. Adeleke, in a statement signed by Governor’s Spokesperson Olawale Rasheed, said the state is handicapped in its security response as the Amotekun service has…
