JUST IN: DIG Frank Mba Retires After President Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu as New IGP

JUST IN: DIG Frank Mba Retires After President Tinubu Appoints Tunji Disu as New IGP
The Deputy Inspector-General of Police, Frank Mba, has retired from the Nigeria Police Force following the appointment of Tunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police by President Bola Tinubu.
The development has generated reactions within security circles and the political space, as Disu is considered junior to Mba in rank and service years.
President Tinubu’s decision to appoint Tunji Disu as the new IGP marks a significant shift in the leadership of the Nigeria Police Force. While the President has the constitutional authority to make such appointments, the move has raised conversations about hierarchy and seniority within the force.
Frank Mba served in various strategic capacities in the police, including as Force Public Relations Officer, where he gained national recognition for his professionalism and public communication skills throughout his career.
Tunji Disu previously served as aide-de-camp to Bola Tinubu during his tenure as Governor of Lagos State. Over the years, Disu also held several operational and administrative roles within the police force, building a reputation for loyalty and field experience.
His appointment is being viewed by supporters as recognition of competence and trusted service, while some observers believe bypassing senior officers could have implications for morale within the force.
With Frank Mba’s retirement, attention now shifts to how the new IGP will reposition the Nigeria Police Force amid ongoing security challenges across the country.
Security analysts say the coming weeks will reveal the direction of Disu’s leadership style, policy focus, and possible restructuring within the force as he takes charge of policing in Nigeria.