President Bola Tinubu on Tuesday appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, as the acting Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun.
Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year term expected to end in 2027, stepped down citing pressing family considerations, according to a statement by the Presidency.
Until his elevation, Disu served as AIG in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
In line with longstanding tradition within the Nigeria Police Force, senior officers often retire when a junior officer is appointed Inspector-General. Though not backed by statute, the practice reflects the Force’s adherence to hierarchy and seniority.
Below is a list of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs) who may be affected by the development:
Frank Mba
A former Force Public Relations Officer and three-time national spokesman of the Police, Frank Mba rose through the ranks from Inspector to Assistant Inspector-General in March 2023. He served in the United Nations Mission in Liberia between 2006 and 2007 and received a UN Medal for his service.
Mohammed Gumel
Currently serving as DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department, Gumel assumed office in late 2025. He is recognised for his advocacy in community policing and holds professional designations including FIPMA and psc.
Adebola Hamzat
Hamzat heads the Department of Logistics and Supply, overseeing procurement, works, housing, and Quarter-Master operations nationwide. Before his promotion to DIG in 2025, he served as AIG Zone 16 and Commissioner of Police in Oyo State.
Yahaya Abubakar
Abubakar leads the Department of Finance and Administration at Force Headquarters, supervising budgeting, financial management, and human resources. He was promoted to DIG in 2024 after serving in senior command roles.
Basil Idegwu
Appointed to head the Department of Research and Planning in March 2025, Idegwu oversees strategic planning and policy development. He holds a Ph.D. in Peace and Security Studies and is focused on modernising policing standards.
Bzigu Kwazhi
Kwazhi serves as DIG in charge of Operations, coordinating nationwide tactical and joint security operations. He has led high-level security interventions in states including Plateau and Adamawa and previously served as Commissioner of Police in Osun and Akwa Ibom.
Idris Abubakar
A member of the Force since 1992, Abubakar holds advanced degrees in Education and Psychology, including a Ph.D. He has served in various command and administrative capacities over the course of his career.
Adebowale Williams
Williams heads the Department of Information and Communication Technology, overseeing the Force’s digital infrastructure and technology-driven policing initiatives.
With Disu’s appointment, attention now turns to potential retirements within the top hierarchy of the Police as the Force adjusts to new leadership.
