- Lagos State hosted a banquet on Saturday honouring new IGP Tunji Disu.
- Governor Sanwo-Olu praised Disu as a “son of Lagos” shaped by the state.
- Disu transformed Lagos RRS before his elevation to IGP in February.
The Lagos State Government on Saturday night hosted a State Banquet in honour of the new Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Rilwan Disu, celebrating the elevation of one of the state’s most distinguished sons to the top office of the Nigeria Police Force.
EKO HOT BLOG reports that the event brought together dignitaries and stakeholders to celebrate Disu’s appointment, which came on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, following President Bola Tinubu’s removal of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun.
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Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, in a statement on social media, expressed pride in Disu’s achievements and emphasised the role Lagos played in shaping the career of the veteran police officer, who has earned the nickname “Good Guy” for his honesty and diligence throughout his rise through the ranks.
“There is something inspiring about seeing one of ours rise through the ranks with discipline and a clear commitment to service,” Sanwo-Olu wrote.
“Long before the world knew him as IGP, Lagos knew him. The streets of this city shaped him. The lecture halls of the Lagos State University refined him and the communities of Lagos Island where he was born taught him early lessons about life, responsibility and service.”
The governor highlighted Disu’s transformative work with the Lagos State Rapid Response Squad (RRS), where he served as commander from June 2015. Under Disu’s leadership, the RRS became a model for proactive policing in Nigeria, earning the award for best anti-crime police squad in West Africa in 2016.
“From his time leading the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, where he strengthened security and built public confidence, to his national assignments, he has consistently shown what dedication and excellence look like,” Sanwo-Olu noted.
Sanwo-Olu’s statement also reflected a sense of pride in Disu’s Lagos roots and the values he carries to his new role.
“His journey reminds us that greatness comes from hard work, integrity, and service. Lagos does not just raise dreamers. We raise people who lead and build,” he said.
“Tonight was a celebration of service and the Lagos spirit. We are proud. Proud that the values he carries to the Force Headquarters were shaped here and proud that he continues to represent us with discipline and honour.”
Born on 13 April 1966, on Lagos Island, IGP Disu joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 and built a 34-year career marked by professionalism and results.
Beyond his Lagos RRS achievements, Disu led the Force Intelligence Bureau Intelligence Response Team (FIB-IRT) from August 2021, replacing the controversial DCP Abba Kyari and restoring public confidence in the elite unit. He also served as Commissioner of Police for Rivers State Command in 2023 and the Federal Capital Territory from October 2024 to March 2025, where his command arrested over 1,000 criminals.
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He was promoted to Assistant Inspector-General of Police on March 25, 2025, and was deployed to head the Force CID Annex at Alagbon, Lagos, on February 2, 2026, just three weeks before his nomination as IGP.
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