President Bola Ahmed Tinubu on Wednesday decorated Tunji Disu with his new rank as Acting Inspector-General of Police at the State House in Abuja.

The ceremony, held at about 4 p.m. in the President’s office, was attended by the National Security Adviser, Nuhu Ribadu; Chief of Staff to the President, Femi Gbajabiamila; Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume; and the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.

Disu’s appointment comes 48 days before his scheduled retirement on April 13, 2026, when he is due to attain the mandatory retirement age of 60.

However, under the amended Police Act, an Inspector-General of Police is entitled to a single four-year tenure, regardless of age, potentially allowing Disu to remain in office until 2030.

Tinubu, who pinned the new insignia on Disu’s uniform, commended Egbetokun for his service and contributions to national security.

The decoration followed Egbetokun’s resignation on Tuesday, which he said was prompted by family matters requiring his full attention.