The Nigeria Governors’ Forum has said that the substantive Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has a difficult responsibility to perform as the new police chief, in view of the nation’s security challenges.

The Chairman of the NGF, AbdulRahman AbdulRazaq, stated this while speaking with journalists shortly after Disu’s appointment by the National Police Council.

“Well, at the deliberation, we went through his records, his performance in office, and the recommendation, and the Council was glad to approve the recommendation for him to be appointed as Inspector General of Police.

“He has his work cut out for him, especially in this age of talks about state police now,” he said.

‘He Can Perform’

AbdulRazaq, who is also the Governor of Kwara State, however, said that Disu’s track record is an indication that he has the capacity to do the job.

“The challenges are there. He’s been through it. He did a major assignment with the Rapid Response in Lagos State and the FCT, so he has a record to show that he can perform.

“There’s great expectation from the states, 36 states and the FCT, which he has to organise. We wish him all the best, and we look forward to working with him,” the governor added.

Disu was appointed as the acting IGP on February 25, 2026, by President Bola Tinubu, following the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

The former AIG assumed office as the acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) last Wednesday.

Disu, 59, took over the reins as Nigeria’s new police chief at a brief ceremony at the Louis Edet House in Abuja, shortly after President Bola Tinubu decorated him as the acting IGP.

Until his appointment, Disu served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.

He was promoted to the rank of Assistant Inspector-General of Police last year.

The former head of the Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS) has promised to provide an accountable, modern, and professional policing. (Channels)

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