By Desire Emmanuel
The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday afternoon arrived at the State House, Abuja, ahead of his swearing-in.
It was gathered that Disu arrived at the Presidential Villa at about 3:00 p.m. and was expected to meet President Bola Tinubu later in the evening.
His arrival marks a significant step in the leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu’s appointment followed the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun as the IGP on Tuesday, February 24.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, the Presidential Spokesperson, Mr Bayo Onanuga, said the president accepted Egbetokun’s resignation after he cited pressing family considerations.
Born on April 13, 1966 in Lagos State, Disu holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Lagos State University.
He also earned Master’s degrees in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University and in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University.
Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992.
He trained at the Police Academy, Wudil, Kano State, and has served in several strategic commands nationwide.
He previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory.
Disu was also Commander of the Police Intelligence Response Team and the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos.
Before his appointment, he was an Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos State.
