Tinubu police council meeting
Abuja — President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Monday presided over a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, to consider and endorse the appointment of Olatunji Disu as the substantive Inspector-General of Police (IGP). 
The high-level gathering marks a key step in the statutory process required for the confirmation of a new police chief in Nigeria. Under the Police Act 2020, the Nigeria Police Council must deliberate on the nomination of an Inspector-General before the President forwards the candidate’s name to the Senate for final confirmation. 
The Tinubu police council meeting followed the resignation of former Inspector-General Kayode Egbetokun, whose departure created a vacancy at the top of the Nigeria Police Force. 
Following Egbetokun’s exit, President Tinubu appointed Olatunji Disu as acting IGP pending formal endorsement by the Nigeria Police Council and confirmation by the National Assembly. 
Police Council endorses Disu
Officials present at the meeting confirmed that the council unanimously endorsed Disu’s appointment as the substantive Inspector-General of Police after deliberations that lasted less than an hour. 
The Tinubu police council meeting began shortly after the President arrived at the Council Chamber of the State House in Abuja, with top government officials and selected state governors in attendance. 
Participants included:
• Vice President Kashim Shettima
• Secretary to the Government of the Federation George Akume
• National Security Adviser Nuhu Ribadu
• Head of the Civil Service of the Federation
• Ministers responsible for Interior and Police Affairs
• several state governors and security officials. 
The meeting represents one of the most important constitutional checkpoints in Nigeria’s security governance structure.
What the Police Council does
The Nigeria Police Council plays a central role in the appointment and oversight of the leadership of the police force.
Chaired by the President, the council comprises:
• the governors of Nigeria’s 36 states,
• the Chairman of the Police Service Commission,
• and the Inspector-General of Police. 
This body is responsible for advising the President on matters relating to the police, including the appointment, promotion and discipline of senior officers.
The Tinubu police council meeting therefore forms part of the institutional checks designed to ensure that the appointment of the country’s top police officer receives broad national input.
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Who is Olatunji Disu?
The man at the centre of the Tinubu police council meeting is Olatunji Disu, a career police officer with more than three decades of service in the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu joined the police in 1992 and has served in multiple operational and leadership roles across the country. 
His career highlights include:
• former Commander of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS)
• head of the Force Intelligence Bureau’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT)
• Commissioner of Police in Rivers State
• Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). 
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University and postgraduate qualifications in public administration and security studies. 
Disu’s long service and operational background were among the factors cited by the Presidency in supporting his appointment.
Tinubu’s charge to the new police chief
During the decoration ceremony following his acting appointment, President Tinubu tasked Disu with strengthening security across the country and restoring public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
The President said the new police chief must focus on professionalism, integrity and improved welfare for police officers.
According to the Presidency, the Tinubu police council meeting represents the beginning of a new phase in the government’s effort to reform the police and address Nigeria’s complex security challenges.
Security challenges facing the new IGP
Disu takes over the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force at a time when Nigeria faces multiple security challenges, including:
• banditry and kidnapping in parts of the North-West
• insurgency in the North-East
• communal conflicts in several regions
• urban crime in major cities.
Analysts say the outcome of the Tinubu police council meeting signals the government’s intention to strengthen coordination among security agencies.
The new police chief is expected to work closely with other security institutions, including the armed forces and intelligence agencies, to tackle these threats.
Next step: Senate confirmation
With the endorsement of the Nigeria Police Council secured, the next step in the process is for President Tinubu to transmit Disu’s name to the Senate.
The Senate will then conduct a confirmation hearing before formally approving the appointment.
If confirmed, Disu will become the substantive Inspector-General of Police, the highest-ranking officer in the Nigeria Police Force and the official responsible for national policing strategy.
What the appointment means
The Tinubu police council meeting marks a crucial transition in Nigeria’s law-enforcement leadership.
For many observers, the appointment of a new police chief offers an opportunity to:
• improve police professionalism
• strengthen internal discipline
• enhance public trust in law enforcement.
As Nigeria confronts evolving security threats, the leadership of the police force remains central to maintaining stability and public safety.
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