President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday formally decorated Tunji Disu with the rank of Acting Inspector-General of Police during a ceremony held at the State House in Abuja.
The event, which took place around 4 p.m. at the President’s office, was attended by top government officials including National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu, Chief of Staff to the President Femi Gbajabiamila, Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume, and the immediate past Inspector-General, Kayode Egbetokun.
Disu’s appointment comes just 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he would attain the mandatory retirement age of 60. However, provisions in the amended Police Act allow an Inspector-General to serve a fixed four-year tenure irrespective of age, meaning he could remain in office until 2030.
While decorating the new police chief, Tinubu commended Egbetokun for his service to the country and contributions to policing reforms during his time in office.
The ceremony followed closely on the heels of Egbetokun’s resignation, which he submitted to the President on Tuesday, citing personal family matters that require his full attention.