Manny Ita –
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has convened a crucial meeting of the Police Council scheduled for today amid heightened expectations over the confirmation of a new Inspector-General of Police, following growing indications that Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu may emerge as the next occupant of the nation’s top policing office.
The meeting, which brings together members of the Nigeria Police Council, is expected to deliberate on the leadership succession within the Nigeria Police Force, including the possible confirmation of a successor to the current Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, whose tenure has remained a subject of public and institutional discussion in recent weeks.
Presidency sources familiar with the development disclosed that the council session forms part of constitutional procedures required for the appointment or confirmation of an Inspector-General of Police, noting that consultations among security stakeholders had intensified ahead of the meeting. According to one senior official, “The Police Council meeting is primarily to consider recommendations regarding the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force and to ensure continuity in security administration.”
Reports circulating within security circles indicate that AIG Disu, currently regarded as a leading contender, has gained significant backing owing to his operational experience and previous leadership roles across strategic police commands. A source close to the process stated, “Disu’s record in intelligence-led policing and urban security management has placed him prominently in ongoing considerations.”
The Nigeria Police Council, constitutionally chaired by the President, comprises state governors, the Chairman of the Police Service Commission, and the Inspector-General of Police, among others, and is empowered to advise the President on appointments relating to the leadership of the police institution.
While official confirmation is yet to be announced, analysts say today’s deliberations could determine the direction of policing reforms and internal restructuring within the force at a time when the federal government continues to emphasize strengthened national security architecture.
As deliberations commence, attention remains focused on the outcome of the council’s decision, which is expected to shape the operational leadership of the Nigeria Police Force in the coming months. Officials have maintained that any final announcement would be communicated following the conclusion of the council’s proceedings, with one government source noting that “the process is guided strictly by constitutional provisions and national security considerations.”
