The newly appointed Inspector-General of Police arrives at the Presidential Villa in Abuja ahead of his official decoration by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, marking a significant leadership transition within the Nigeria Police Force.
According to Mediaplusng.com, the incoming police chief, Olatunji Disu, is received at the State House as preparations intensify for the formal decoration ceremony conferring his new rank as the 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police.
The transition follows the resignation of the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, who steps down from office citing family reasons. His resignation is promptly accepted by the President, paving the way for the appointment of Disu, who previously serves as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
Mediaplusng.com reports that the formal handover ceremony, initially scheduled for 2:00 p.m. at the IGP Conference Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, experiences delays as of the time of filing this report, with senior officers and dignitaries awaiting the commencement of proceedings.
The event is expected to feature the symbolic transfer of command authority, signifying the end of Egbetokun’s tenure and the beginning of a new administration under Disu. Senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force gather at the Force Headquarters to witness the transition.
In further details obtained by Mediaplusng.com, the change in leadership is also expected to trigger the compulsory retirement of eight senior Deputy Inspectors-General who are members of the Force Management Team, in line with established service regulations and hierarchical restructuring.
Security analysts describe the leadership change as a critical moment for the Nigeria Police Force, particularly amid ongoing reforms, internal restructuring, and nationwide security operations.
Observers note that the decoration ceremony at the Presidential Villa underscores the constitutional authority of the President as Commander-in-Chief in appointing and decorating the nation’s top police officer.
During his tenure, the outgoing IGP oversees several operational strategies aimed at combating violent crime, banditry, kidnapping, and other security challenges across the country. His departure now signals a new phase for the Force under fresh leadership.
The incoming IGP, Olatunji Disu, is widely recognized within policing circles for his experience in criminal investigations and tactical operations, particularly during his time at the Federal Criminal Investigation Department.
Stakeholders within the security sector express expectations that the new leadership will consolidate ongoing reforms, enhance intelligence-driven policing, and strengthen community engagement initiatives nationwide.
As the official handover unfolds, attention remains focused on the policy direction and strategic priorities that will define the new Inspector-General’s tenure, especially in addressing emerging security threats and restoring public confidence in law enforcement institutions.
The transition marks another significant chapter in the history of the Nigeria Police Force, as the institution continues efforts to modernize operations, improve accountability, and reinforce national security under its newly decorated Inspector-General.
