'IGP Disu Has Demonstrated Operational Leadership In Tackling Insecurity'

A security expert, Mr Mogaji Busayo, has said Nigerians will soon see a remarkable improvement in the security situation, noting that the current inspector-general of police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has demonstrated decisive tactical operational leadership in the fight against crime, particularly during the recent security operations in Kwara State.

Busayo, the chief executive officer of Western Eagle Security Ltd, in a statement made available to journalists in Lagos, said the IGP’s recent engagements in the state demonstrated strong tactical leadership and a commitment to tackling criminal activities across the country.

He noted that Disu led several strategic actions aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture and restoring public confidence in the police.

According to him, the police chief supervised security clearance operations targeting suspected bandit hideouts and criminal enclaves, and conducted operational inspections and strategy reviews at the Kwara State Police Command.

Busayo added that the IGP reaffirmed the police leadership’s determination to reclaim communities affected by banditry and kidnapping.

He described Disu as a “tested and trusted tactical officer,” saying his professional experience and field record have positioned him as a capable leader in Nigeria’s ongoing battle against insecurity.

The security expert who spoke during a security engagement in Kwara State said the operational gains recorded under the current police leadership underscored the need for stability and continuity in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force.

Busayo also addressed the ongoing public debate over the tenure of the IGP, explaining that the July 2024 amendment to the Police Act 2020 by the National Assembly provides that an Inspector-General of Police is entitled to serve the full tenure specified in the appointment letter, even if the statutory retirement age of 60 is reached within that period.

He explained that in the past, several police chiefs were unable to complete a four-year tenure because of retirement age restrictions and the absence of clear legal provisions guaranteeing their term of office.

Busayo noted that the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, was also legally appointed to serve a four-year tenure under the same statutory framework but opted to retire earlier for family reasons.

According to him, the decision did not affect the legality of the tenure provisions governing the office.

He further highlighted that the formal swearing-in of Disu by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu marked a historic development in Nigeria’s policing system.

Busayo said no previous Inspector-General of Police had been formally sworn in before assuming office, adding that the oath administered by the President symbolised institutional reform and reinforced the legal and constitutional validity of the four-year tenure attached to the position.