President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has appointed Assistant Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP) with immediate effect.

The appointment follows the resignation of the former IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down after submitting a letter citing pressing family considerations.

The development was announced on Tuesday, February 24, 2026, in a statement issued by the Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga.

According to the statement, the president accepted Egbetokun’s resignation earlier in the day and expressed appreciation for his decades of service to the nation and the Nigeria Police Force. Tinubu commended the outgoing police chief’s dedication and professionalism, particularly his efforts at strengthening the country’s internal security architecture during his tenure.

Onanuga stated that the appointment of Disu was made in line with extant laws and legal guidance, citing the prevailing security challenges across the country.

“The President is confident that AIG Disu’s experience, operational depth, and demonstrated leadership capacity will provide steady and focused direction for the Nigeria Police Force during this critical period,” the statement read.

In compliance with the Police Act 2020, the president is expected to convene a meeting of the Nigeria Police Council to formally consider Disu’s appointment as substantive IGP. His name will thereafter be forwarded to the Senate for confirmation.

Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to enhancing national security, strengthening institutional capacity, and ensuring that the Nigeria Police Force remains professional, accountable, and fully equipped to discharge its constitutional responsibilities.

President Bola Tinubu on Monday declared that Nigeria would overcome banditry and terrorism, expressing strong confidence in the leadership of Nuhu Ribadu as National Security Adviser (NSA).

The president made the remarks in Yola, the Adamawa State capital, during the inauguration of projects completed by the state government. Addressing dignitaries at the event, Tinubu singled out Ribadu for praise, describing him as “honest, bold, courageous and committed” in coordinating the country’s security operations.

“I must say clearly here that you are doing an excellent job, and we have seen the results,” Tinubu said. “With you, we will defeat the bandits and terrorists. You are a good national security adviser.”

Tinubu added that he was personally proud of Ribadu’s performance and noted that the people of Adamawa State — Ribadu’s home state in Nigeria’s North-East region — also share in that pride.

“I believe the state of Adamawa is strongly proud of you, because I am too,” the president stated.

The endorsement comes amid ongoing nationwide efforts to curb banditry, insurgency, and other forms of violent crime, particularly in the North-East and North-West regions. Ribadu, a former anti-corruption czar and security strategist, has been at the forefront of coordinating intelligence and military responses under the Tinubu administration.

Tinubu’s remarks signal continued federal backing for the current security strategy, as the government reiterates its commitment to restoring peace and stability across the country.

The United States government has frozen the assets of more than 20 Nigerians and several Nigeria-based organisations over alleged links to terrorism financing and cybercrime, according to a new sanctions list released by the U.S. Treasury Department.

The action was announced by the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), which published an updated Specially Designated Nationals (SDN) list naming individuals and entities designated under terrorism and cyber-related programmes.

OFAC said the sanctions were issued pursuant to Executive Order 13224, which targets terrorism financing and support networks. The order blocks all property and financial interests of designated persons within U.S. jurisdiction and prohibits U.S. persons and entities from engaging in transactions with them.

Among those listed are individuals linked to Boko Haram and the Islamic State of Iraq and the Levant (ISIL), also known as ISIS.

Terrorism-Related Designations

Those designated under the Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) programme include:

Khalid al-Barnawi, born in Maiduguri, Borno State, identified under multiple aliases and linked to Boko Haram activities.

Abubakar Shekau, a former leader associated with Boko Haram.

Abu Musab al-Barnawi, also known as Habib Yusuf, described as a Boko Haram affiliate and leader.

Abu Bakr al-Mainuki, linked to ISIL.

Salihu Yusuf Adamu, reportedly based in Abu Dhabi and previously convicted in the United Arab Emirates for attempting to facilitate the transfer of funds to insurgents in Nigeria.

Surajo Abubakar Muhammad, Abdurrahman Ado Musa, Bashir Ali Yusuf, and Ibrahim Ali Alhassan, all designated for alleged links to Boko Haram.

Ali Abbas Usman Jega, listed under the SDGT programme.

Abeni O. Ogungbuyi, designated under the Narcotics Trafficking (SDNTK) sanctions programme.

Cybercrime Designations

Several Nigerians were also designated under OFAC’s CYBER2 sanctions framework for alleged cyber-related offences. They include:

Nnamdi Orson Benson

Abiola Ayorinde Kayode

Alex Afolabi Ogunshakin

Felix Osilama Okpoh

Micheal Olorunyomi

Richard Izuchukwu Uzuh

Under the sanctions, any assets or property belonging to the individuals within U.S. control are frozen, and Americans are generally prohibited from conducting business or financial transactions with them.

Sanctioned Organisations

Nigeria-based organisations listed under the sanctions include:

Boko Haram, also known as Jama’atu Ahlis-Sunnah Lidda’Awati Wal-Jihad, designated as a Foreign Terrorist Organization (FTO) and SDGT.

Ansaru, also designated as an FTO and SDGT.

Amigo Supermarket Limited

Kafak Enterprises Limited

Wonderland Amusement Park and Resort Ltd

Other organisations with alleged Nigerian affiliations were also included in the updated sanctions document.

OFAC stated that the publication serves as formal notice of actions taken against designated persons and entities and is intended to assist the public in complying with U.S. sanctions programmes.

The move comes amid renewed calls within the U.S. Congress for stricter measures, including visa bans and asset freezes, against certain Nigerian individuals and groups over allegations relating to insecurity and religious freedom violations.

U.S. authorities said the designations form part of broader efforts to disrupt extremist financing networks, combat cybercrime, and strengthen international counterterrorism enforcement.