Civil Society Coalition Applauds Selection of Olatunji Disu as Acting Inspector General of Police

The #Prayer & Support group congratulates AIG Olatunji Disu on his appointment as Acting IGP, praising his leadership and public trust.

By: AXL Media

Published: Feb 26, 2026, 6:59 AM EST

Source: The information in this article was sourced from Independent Newspaper Nigeria

A Milestone Appointment for the Nigeria Police

The appointment of AIG Olatunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been met with widespread acclaim from civil society and security advocacy groups. Members of the #Prayer & Support 4 The Nigerian Armed Forces & Other Security Agencies issued a statement in Lagos describing the move as a transformative step for national security. The decoration ceremony, held at the Presidential Villa in Abuja with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, officially marked Disu's elevation to the pinnacle of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

A Legacy of Professionalism and Public Trust

Ambassador Mary Abayomi Fatile, the association’s convener, highlighted Disu’s unique track record of "operational excellence and strategic leadership." She specifically recalled his tenure as the Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in Lagos, where his proactive approach earned him rare public sympathy even during the height of the EndSARS protests. His subsequent roles—leading the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and serving as Commissioner of Police in high-pressure zones like Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory—have solidified his reputation as a crisis management expert.

Strategic Reforms and National Security

The association believes that IGP Disu’s leadership arrives at a critical juncture in Nigeria’s security evolution. His most recent role as AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Alagbon prepared him for the administrative rigors of the IGP office. Supporters are particularly optimistic that he will implement modern investigative standards and institutional discipline. Key areas of expected focus include: