The promotion exercise is part of routine career progression within the Nigeria Police Force and is conducted in collaboration with the Police Service Commission, which oversees appointments, promotions, and discipline of senior officers.
On Tuesday, SaharaReporters reported that pressure was mounting on President Bola Tinubu’s administration over the future of several DIGs, amid concerns that the newly appointed IGP, Disu, lacked a stable management team.
Multiple sources within the Force disclosed that the uncertainty had triggered intense internal manoeuvring, with some senior officers lobbying to retain their positions.
However, SaharaReporters learnt on Thursday evening that the administration had resolved to let the DIGs go.
Disu’s appointment came less than two months before his scheduled retirement at the mandatory age of 60.
Born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State, Disu (police serial number AP 41729) was promoted to Assistant Inspector-General on March 6, 2025. Prior to his elevation as IGP, he was due to retire on April 13, 2026.
Under the amended Police Act, Inspectors-General of Police are permitted to serve a fixed four-year tenure regardless of age or years of service. By this provision, Disu could remain in office until 2030.
Nonetheless, SaharaReporters had previously reported that, unlike his predecessor Kayode Egbetokun, emerging political and institutional dynamics may prevent Disu from enjoying an extension beyond his scheduled retirement date.
Earlier, stakeholders had urged President Tinubu to overhaul the police leadership structure to allow Disu to assemble his own management team.
The appointment of a new Acting IGP has reignited nationwide debate over the controversial practice of compulsory retirement for senior police officers, a tradition that historically triggers waves of exits among top-ranking officers.
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