Surprise Elevation: New IGP Disu Declares Zero Tolerance for Corruption and Impunity

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President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday decorated Assistant Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) at the State House, Abuja, in a ceremony that came just 48 days before Disu's scheduled retirement.

The appointment follows the resignation of the previous IGP, Kayode Egbetokun. Speaking to State House correspondents shortly after the decoration, Disu expressed profound surprise and gratitude for the President's trust.

"My appointment took me off-guard," Disu said. "It came at a time I was not expecting it. That makes me give thanks to the President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria for his magnanimity to see me fit to be appointed as the Inspector-General of Police."

The new acting IGP described the role as humbling and pledged to build on ongoing reforms while prioritizing discipline, welfare, and effectiveness within the Force.

He delivered a strong message to officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force, declaring an end to misconduct.

"The first gospel I am going to deliver to officers and men of the police force is that the era of impunity is gone," Disu stated firmly.

He outlined key commitments:

Zero tolerance for corruption – Implementing strict measures to root out graft.

End to impunity – Ensuring accountability at all levels.

Human rights compliance – Training and encouraging officers to uphold rights in all operations.

Public partnership – Emphasizing that success against insecurity depends on cooperation from citizens.

"I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to ensure they follow human rights. I will ensure that they know that I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance to corruption, and most importantly, I’m going to drum it into them that we can never succeed without the cooperation of members of the public," he added.

President Tinubu, while tasking Disu to restore peace and security nationwide, assured him of full support. The President highlighted the need for intelligence-driven policing, better inter-agency coordination, and sustained efforts against banditry, insurgency, and other threats.

Disu's appointment positions him to lead the Force through a critical period, with many senior officers (including those enlisted in 1992) approaching retirement in 2026. Observers expect a focus on internal shake-ups, morale boosting through welfare improvements, and intensified operations to address Nigeria's security challenges.

The Police Service Commission is expected to meet soon to formalize related matters.

This development signals continuity in police reforms while injecting fresh resolve to tackle long-standing issues of misconduct and public distrust.

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