Sources familiar with ongoing developments say Disu is poised to replace Kayode Egbetokun, who has led the Nigeria Police Force since June 2023.Read Original..
According to insiders, the move is part of a broader leadership adjustment within Nigeria’s security architecture, signaling what officials describe as a strategic realignment at the highest levels.
Disu most recently served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex in Lagos, assuming duty earlier this month. A seasoned officer with more than three decades in service, he previously headed the Intelligence Response Team (IRT) and served as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS), earning a reputation as a frontline crime-fighting operative.
Presidency sources disclosed that Egbetokun was asked to prepare handover notes following a meeting at the Presidential Villa on Monday. However, as of the time this report was filed, neither the Presidency nor police headquarters had officially confirmed the directive.
Egbetokun’s tenure attracted significant public attention in recent months, particularly amid debates surrounding tenure provisions and police governance. Legislative changes had allowed him to remain in office beyond the conventional retirement threshold, sparking conversations across political and security circles.
A formal handover ceremony is expected to take place at the historic Louis Edet House once the appointment is officially announced.
If confirmed, Disu’s elevation would mark one of the most significant leadership transitions within the police hierarchy since 2023 and is expected to trigger a wider review of senior command postings across the force.
