By Miriam Humbe
Ag. IGP Olatunji Ridwan Disu has assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police.
Force Public Relations Officer,
Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin disclosed this in a statement signed on Wednesday.
Ag. IGP Disu takes over from IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Rtd) who served meritoriously as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police from 19th June 2023 to 24th February 2026.
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, born on 13th April, 1966, hails from Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State.
His educational qualifications include: MSC Entrepreneurship, NOUN (2023); MSC Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology, LASU (2022); Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence, UNILAG (2019), MSC, Public Administration, Adekunle Ajasin University (2010), PGD International Relations and Strategic Studies, LASU (2000) and B.A English (Education), LASU (1990).
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on 18th May, 1992, and brings to the office a wealth of operational, investigative, intelligence, and administrative experience garnered over decades of distinguished service in various strategic capacities across the country.
Until his appointment, he was Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
Some of his other notable past postings include:
• Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG)
Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja
• Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, October
• Commissioner of Police (CP), Rivers State Police Command, November
• Commissioner of Police, Admin and Intelligence, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB)
• Deputy Commissioner of Police Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT)
• Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos, 2015 – 2021
• Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State
• Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping, Rivers State
• Officer in Charge, Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ondo State/Oyo State, 2011 – 2014
• Divisional Police Officer, Ondo State, 2007 – 2013
• Officer in Charge, Training, Nigeria Police Peace-Keeping Department
• Directing Staff, Nigerian Police Academy, Kano
• Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to former Governor Lagos State
• Officer in Charge, Anti-Fraud, State Criminal Investigation Department, Katsina, 1993 – 1998
Ag. IGP Olatunji Disu is a member of the following associations and bodies: International Academy of Forensics; National Association of Investigative Specialists, United States of America (NAIS), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM); and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
He successfully led the first-ever Nigerian Police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to quell the crisis in Darfur, Sudan, in 2005.
He was once National Chairman of the Nigeria Police Judo Association and has won his third black belt in Judo, with many other medals, including a silver medal at the 2022 US Open Judo Championships.
His track record of leadership, professionalism, and dedication to duty underscores his readiness to steer the affairs of the Nigeria Police Force at this critical time.
The Nigeria Police Force expresses profound appreciation to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, for his invaluable contributions to the growth, modernisation, and strengthening of the Force.
The new Acting Inspector-General of Police reassures officers and men of the Force, stakeholders, and the general public of his commitment to consolidating on existing 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 Nigeria Police Force solicits the continued support and cooperation of the public as the new leadership works to deepen professionalism, discipline, and service delivery.
