President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, replacing Kayode Egbetokun.
A presidency source confirmed the development on Tuesday, noting that an official statement would be issued in due course.
The source disclosed that Disu’s appointment had been confirmed at the highest levels.
Disu, who previously served as an Assistant Inspector-General of Police, now assumes leadership of the Nigeria Police Force at a time of heightened security concerns across the country.
Attempts to reach the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, for comments were unsuccessful as of the time this report was filed.
More details are expected as the Presidency makes a formal announcement on the leadership transition.
