The Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday congratulated the newly appointed acting inspector general of police, Tunji Disu.

Mr Ogunwusi congratulated Mr Disu in a statement. He charged him to champion a renewed and strategic approach to tackling insecurity across Nigeria.

Mr Ogunwusi described Mr Disu’s appointment as timely, especially at a period when the nation was grappling with complex security challenges.

The royal father expressed confidence in the acting IGP’s experience, operational competence, and leadership capacity.

He said that his track record within the Nigeria Police Force positioned him to provide focused, results-oriented leadership.

Mr Ogunwusi called for a renewed security strategy anchored on intelligence-driven policing, improved welfare for officers, community engagement, and strengthened collaboration with other security agencies.

He said that restoring public confidence in the police remained critical to achieving lasting peace and stability.

The traditional ruler urged officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to rally behind the acting I-G in order to consolidate ongoing reforms and reposition the force as a professional, accountable, and people-oriented institution.

He commended President Bola Tinubu for his decisive leadership and reaffirmed the traditional institution’s commitment to supporting all lawful and constitutional efforts aimed at safeguarding lives and property.

Mr Ogunwusi commended former IGP Kayode Egbetokun for his years of service to the nation and prayed for his continued success in future endeavours.

(NAN)