‎ Tinubu removes IGP Kayode Egbetokun, appoints AIG Tunji Disu as new police chief

Abuja, Nigeria — February 24, 2026 —
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‎ President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reportedly removed Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Kayode Egbetokun from office and named Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Tunji Disu as his successor, sources in the presidency and police circles confirmed on Tuesday.
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‎Egbetokun, who has been serving as Nigeria’s police chief since June 19, 2023, was asked to resign during a meeting with President Tinubu at the Presidential Villa in Abuja earlier today, according to a presidency source. Plans for a formal handover ceremony are reportedly underway.
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‎AIG Disu, a senior officer with extensive command experience — including leadership roles in Lagos, Rivers and at the Force Criminal Investigation and Intelligence Department (FCIID) in Lagos — is expected to assume the top position in the Nigeria Police Force.
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‎At the time of reporting, neither the Federal Government nor the Nigeria Police Force had issued an official statement confirming the changes.
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‎The Force Public Relations Officer did not respond to requests for comment.
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‎The development marks a significant leadership shift in Nigeria’s security architecture amid ongoing debates over policing reforms and the future direction of the Nigeria Police Force.