President Bola Ahmed Tinubu officially decorated Mr Tunji Disu with the rank of Acting Inspector‑General of Police at a ceremony held in the President’s office at the State House, Abuja, on Wednesday, February 25, 2026. The event was attended by top officials including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff Femi Gbajabiamila, and former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, who had just resigned . Disu, who was previously AIG in‑charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department, arrived with his family for the decoration and expressed surprise at the appointment, pledging to prioritize citizen protection, officer welfare, and a zero‑tolerance stance on impunity . Under the amended Police Act, he could serve a four‑year tenure despite being just 48 days from his scheduled retirement, potentially remaining in office until 2030 .
