The National Police Council has fully endorsed the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police
Confirmation of the decision came from Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser on Information and Strategy to Bola Tinubu, shortly after the council’s meeting at the State House in Abuja, which lasted about 40 minutes.
“Yes, they have unanimously endorsed Disu as IGP,” Onanuga stated.
The session began around 2:15 pm on Monday when the President arrived at the Council Chamber. The gathering was held in line with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, which mandates the Police Council to deliberate on and consider such appointments.
Following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun last Tuesday, the Presidency had earlier indicated that the council would soon be convened to address the matter.
“In compliance with the provisions of the Police Act 2020, President Tinubu will convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council shortly to formally consider the appointment of AIG Disu as substantive Inspector-General of Police, after which his name will be transmitted to the Senate for confirmation,” Onanuga had said.
The Police Council, chaired by the President, includes the 36 state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police.
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