This move—appointing Kayode Egbetokun’s successor or a high-ranking tactical lead like Tunji Disu (who has previously headed the Intelligence Response Team and served as Commissioner in key states)—signals a major push for reform.

When the Presidency issues a directive like “restore public confidence,” it’s usually a direct response to the long-standing friction between the force and the citizenry.

The Core Challenges Ahead

To actually restore that confidence, the leadership generally has to tackle three main pillars:

Moving beyond rhetoric to ensure officers who abuse power face visible consequences.

Shifting from “man-to-man” policing to intelligence-led operations (an area where Disu has a strong track record).

Rebuilding the trust lost during various periods of civil unrest and ending the “us versus them” mentality.

Tunji Disu is often viewed as a “modern” officer—tech-savvy and relatively well-regarded for his professional conduct. By tasking him with firm leadership, the administration is likely hoping for a blend of strict internal discipline and sophisticated crime-fighting.