President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Tuesday approved the appointment of Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun from the top position in the Nigeria Police Force.
Egbetokun, who was appointed in June 2023 for a four-year tenure, tendered his resignation citing family reasons.
His exit came a year and a half before his tenure was due to expire in June 2027 under the provisions of the amended Police Act.
According to a statement released by Bayo Onanuga, the President received and accepted Egbetokun’s resignation, commending his years of service and dedication to the nation’s security.
Until his elevation, Disu served as the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos.
His promotion to Acting IGP has now set off a chain of expected retirements among senior officers, in line with police tradition that senior officers retire when a junior is appointed Inspector-General — though not a legal requirement, it is widely observed to maintain order and hierarchy.
Below are the Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) who are expected to proceed on retirement following Disu’s appointment:
Frank Mba
A renowned officer and three-time National Police Spokesman, Mba has served the Force for over two decades, earning several commendations including the UN Medal for his service in the United Nations Mission in Liberia. He rose through the ranks from Inspector in 1999 to Assistant Inspector-General in March 2023.
Mohammed Gumel
Recently appointed DIG in charge of the Force Intelligence Department at Force Headquarters, Abuja, Gumel is a recognized advocate of community policing and a Fellow of the Institute of Professional Managers and Administrators.
He previously served as Commissioner of Police and was named Community Policing Advocate of the Year in 2024.
Adebola Hamzat
DIG Hamzat currently oversees the Department of Logistics and Supply. Appointed in March 2025, he manages the procurement, works, housing, and operational logistics of the Force. He has served as AIG in Zone 16, Yenagoa, and previously headed the Counter Terrorism Unit.
Yahaya Abubakar
Head of the Department of Finance and Administration, DIG Abubakar supervises budgeting, human resources, and administrative functions at the Police Headquarters. Promoted by the Police Service Commission in 2024, he has been instrumental in driving financial reforms within the Force.
Basil Idegwu
Appointed in 2025 to lead the Department of Research and Planning, Idegwu holds a Ph.D. in Peace and Security Studies. His department is central to policy formulation, operational strategy, and modernization of police services nationwide.
Bzigu Kwazhi
DIG Kwazhi heads the Department of Operations, responsible for coordinating national security deployments and joint tactical operations. He has led multiple counterinsurgency and peace restoration efforts in Plateau State and Adamawa State, and previously served as Commissioner of Police in Osun State and Akwa Ibom State.
Idris Abubakar
Appointed into the Force in 1992, Abubakar holds degrees in Education and Psychology from Usmanu Danfodiyo University, Sokoto and the University of Abuja.
He is known for his research-driven approach to police management.
Adebowale Williams
As the DIG overseeing the Department of Information and Communication Technology, Williams is credited with spearheading the digital transformation of the Nigeria Police.
He has championed the integration of surveillance and data systems to enhance intelligence-led policing.
With Disu’s appointment, the Nigeria Police Force is expected to undergo a wave of restructuring as the new IGP prioritizes professionalism, technology, and intelligence-led security operations ahead of the 2027 general elections.
