Security Expert Commends IGP Tunji Disu Over Crime Fighting Strategy

Security Expert Commends IGP Tunji Disu Over Crime Fighting Strategy
Mogaji explained that the July 2024 amendment to the Police Act 2020 by the National Assembly allows an Inspector General of Police to serve the full tenure
Urged Nigerians to focus on the reforms and operational gains being recorded within the police force

A security expert, Busayo Mogaji, has commended the Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, for what he described as strong tactical leadership in confronting criminal elements across the country.

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Eko Hot Blog reports that Mogaji said the IGP has demonstrated decisive leadership through several strategic actions aimed at strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in law enforcement.

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According to him, some of the steps taken by the police chief include leading security clearance operations targeting bandit hideouts and criminal enclaves, conducting operational inspections and strategy reviews at the Kwara State Police Command, and reaffirming a commitment to reclaim communities threatened by bandits and kidnappers.

The security expert, who is also the Chief Executive Officer of Western Eagle Security Ltd, described the IGP as a tested and trusted tactical officer whose professional record and field experience have positioned him as a capable leader in the fight against crime and insecurity.

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He said the operational progress recorded under the current leadership of the Nigeria Police Force highlights the importance of stability and continuity in the leadership of the institution.

Speaking on the ongoing public debate over the tenure of the police chief, Mogaji explained that the July 2024 amendment to the Police Act 2020 by the National Assembly allows an Inspector General of Police to serve the full tenure stated in the appointment letter even if the statutory retirement age of 60 is reached within that period.

He noted that historically, several former police chiefs were unable to complete a full four year tenure due to retirement age limitations and the absence of clear statutory provisions guaranteeing their term of office.

Mogaji also referenced the immediate past Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, who was legally appointed to serve a four year tenure but chose to retire earlier due to family reasons.

According to him, the formal swearing in of the current police chief by Bola Ahmed Tinubu represents a historic development in the administration of policing in Nigeria, noting that no previous Inspector General of Police had been formally sworn into office before assuming duty.

He added that the oath of office administered by the President symbolises institutional reform and strengthens the legal backing of the four year tenure now attached to the office of the Inspector General of Police.

Mogaji also referred to past legal disputes over the tenure of former police chiefs, including litigation initiated by legal practitioner Maxwell Opara, which challenged the continued stay in office of former IGP Mohammed Adamu after reaching retirement age.

He said the recent legislative clarification and the formal swearing in of the current IGP have addressed such ambiguities, ensuring that the tenure of Tunji Disu is firmly grounded in law and due process.

Mogaji therefore urged Nigerians to focus on the reforms and operational gains being recorded within the police force, stressing that sustained leadership stability would further strengthen the capacity of the force to combat crime and enhance national security.