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Frank Mba and seven other Deputy Inspectors General of Police have stepped down following the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General. The Police Service Commission is set to announce new DIGs to take over their positions.
As Tunji Disu assumes the role of acting Inspector General of Police, he faces significant challenges in restoring public trust and ensuring professionalism within the force. His tenure will be tested by allegations of human rights abuses and the upcoming 2027 general elections.
President Bola Tinubu is leading a crucial meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa in Abuja. The gathering is set to confirm the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police.
Musikilu Mojeed, President of the International Press Institute (IPI) Nigeria, has called on the police to treat journalists as allies and ensure their protection, especially during the upcoming elections. He highlighted past incidents of harassment and unlawful detention of media practitioners.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down due to family reasons.
Nigerian President Bola Tinubu has appointed Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, effective February 24, 2026. Disu, known for his leadership during the African Union Mission in Sudan, formerly led the Intelligence Response Team and is recognized for his proactive community engagement initiatives in Lagos.
