The appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Acting IGP marks the end of Kayode Egbetokun’s tenure. Although the move was presented as a voluntary resignation, sources reveal that the President needed a leader who was more aligned with his specific reform goals for the country.
President Tinubu sees state-controlled police as the future of Nigerian security. Egbetokun’s open opposition to this plan during a national meeting reportedly created a rift between him and the Presidency.
In late 2025, the President gave a direct order to move police officers away from private citizens and back to public safety duties. The lack of progress on this order was seen as a failure in leadership.
The government was reportedly unhappy with the negative image created by the frequent arrest of reporters and critics. These incidents led to Nigeria being criticized globally for suppressing the press.
With these issues piling up, the President chose to decorate Tunji Disu this Wednesday, signaling a new direction for the Nigeria Police Force.
