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The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police (IGP).
He takes over from Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, who served as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police from June 19, 2023, to February 24, 2026.
Born on April 13, 1966, Disu hails from Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State. He holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship from the National Open University of Nigeria (2023); an MSc in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University (2022); an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence from the University of Lagos (2019); an MSc in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University (2010); a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University (2000); and a Bachelor of Arts degree in English (Education) from Lagos State University (1990).
Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992. Over the years, he has garnered extensive operational, investigative, intelligence and administrative experience through various strategic postings nationwide. Prior to his appointment, he served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
His previous appointments include Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja; Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Police Command; Commissioner of Police, Administration and Intelligence, Force Intelligence Bureau; Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT); and Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos (2015–2021).
He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State; Officer in Charge of Anti-Kidnapping, Rivers State; Officer in Charge, Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ondo and Oyo States (2011–2014); Divisional Police Officer in Ondo State (2007–2013); Officer in Charge, Training, Nigeria Police Peacekeeping Department; Directing Staff, Nigerian Police Academy, Kano; Aide-de-Camp to a former Governor of Lagos State; and Officer in Charge, Anti-Fraud, State Criminal Investigation Department, Katsina (1993–1998).
Disu is a member of several professional bodies, including the International Academy of Forensics; the National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA); the Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); the Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM); and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
In 2005, he led the first Nigerian Police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to address the crisis in Darfur. He previously served as National Chairman of the Nigeria Police Judo Association and holds a third-degree black belt in judo. He also won a silver medal at the 2022 US Open Judo Championships.
The Nigeria Police Force expressed appreciation to the immediate past Inspector-General, Egbetokun, for his contributions to the growth, modernization and strengthening of the Force.
In his remarks, the new Acting IGP reassured officers, stakeholders and the general public of his commitment to consolidating ongoing reforms, enhancing internal security, strengthening community partnerships and advancing the Force’s mandate of protecting lives and property in line with global best practices.
The Force called for continued public support and cooperation as the new leadership works to deepen professionalism, discipline and service delivery nationwide.