The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has officially assumed duty as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Nigeria Police Force. He takes over from IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Rtd), PhD, NPM, who served as the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police from June 19, 2023 to February 24, 2026.
Born on April 13, 1966, Disu hails from Lagos Island Local Government Area of Lagos State. He holds an MSc in Entrepreneurship from the National Open University of Nigeria (2023); MSc in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University (2022); Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence from the University of Lagos (2019); MSc in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University (2010); PGD in International Relations and Strategic Studies from Lagos State University (2000); and a B.A (Ed.) in English from Lagos State University (1990).
He joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police on May 18, 1992, and brings decades of operational, investigative, intelligence, and administrative experience to the office. Until his appointment, he served as Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG), Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
Over the years, Disu has held several strategic positions, including AIG, Special Protection Unit (SPU), Force Headquarters, Abuja; Commissioner of Police, Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Command; Commissioner of Police, Rivers State Command; Commissioner of Police, Administration and Intelligence, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB); Deputy Commissioner of Police and Head of the Intelligence Response Team (IRT); and Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos (2015–2021).
He also served as Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigation Department, Rivers State; Officer in Charge of Anti-Kidnapping, Rivers State; Officer in Charge of Special Anti-Robbery Squad (SARS) in Ondo and Oyo States (2011–2014); Divisional Police Officer in Ondo State (2007–2013); Officer in Charge, Training, Nigeria Police Peacekeeping Department; Directing Staff at the Nigerian Police Academy, Kano; Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to a former Governor of Lagos State; and Officer in Charge, Anti-Fraud, State CID, Katsina (1993–1998).
Disu is a member of several professional bodies, including the International Academy of Forensics; National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA); Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR); Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM); and the International Association of Chiefs of Police.
In 2005, he successfully led the first-ever Nigerian Police contingent to the African Union Mission in Sudan (AMIS) to quell the crisis in Darfur. A sports enthusiast, he was National Chairman of the Nigeria Police Judo Association and holds a third black belt in Judo, winning multiple medals, including a silver medal at the 2022 US Open Judo Championships.
The Nigeria Police Force expressed profound appreciation to the immediate past Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Rtd), PhD, NPM, for his invaluable contributions to the growth, modernisation, and strengthening of the Force.
Disu reassured officers and men of the Force, stakeholders, and the general public of his commitment to consolidating ongoing reforms, enhancing internal security, strengthening community partnerships, and advancing the constitutional mandate of protecting lives and property in line with global best practices.
In a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, Force Headquarters, Abuja, Ag. ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, the Nigeria Police Force also solicited continued public support and cooperation as the new leadership works to deepen professionalism, discipline, and service delivery nationwide.
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