President Bola Tinubu has directed the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, to intensify efforts against banditry, terrorism and other violent crimes threatening national stability.
The charge was delivered on Wednesday at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during Disu’s decoration ceremony, shortly after he assumed leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. His appointment followed the retirement of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
President Tinubu described the leadership transition as coming at a pivotal time for the country’s security architecture.
He urged the Acting IGP to work closely with other security agencies to restore public confidence and strengthen coordinated responses to criminal activity.
According to the President, Nigeria continues to grapple with insurgency, organised banditry and other forms of violent crime that demand strategic thinking and innovation.
He encouraged Disu to align policing priorities with the security components of his administration’s Renewed Hope Agenda, stressing that the protection of lives and property must remain paramount.
Tinubu expressed confidence in the new police chief’s discipline, operational expertise and leadership track record.
Recalling Disu’s previous service in Lagos during his tenure as governor, the President commended his dedication and professionalism.
He urged him to lead decisively yet fairly, enforce standards across all commands and instil a culture of accountability within the Force.
The President also assured Disu of full institutional support in executing his mandate.
Before his elevation, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
Promoted to the AIG rank last year, he previously held key assignments as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and later in the Federal Capital Territory.
Over a policing career that began in 1992, Disu has occupied various operational roles, including Divisional Police Officer in multiple states.
He also led the Intelligence Response Team and is affiliated with the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
As he settles into his new role, expectations are high that the Acting IGP would translate presidential directives into concrete action against insecurity, while strengthening institutional reforms within the Nigeria Police Force.
