Ooni of Ife, Oba Adeyeye Ogunwusi, Ojaja II, on Thursday congratulated the newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu.
Ogunwusi congratulated Disu in a statement by the Director of Media and Public Affairs, Ooni’s Palace, Mr Moses Olafare, in Ile-Ife.
He charged him to champion a renewed and strategic approach to tackling insecurity across Nigeria.
Ooni described 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 experience, operational competence, and leadership capacity of the acting I-G.
He said that his track record within the Nigeria Police Force positioned him to provide focused and result-oriented leadership.
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 commitment of the traditional institution to support all lawful and constitutional efforts aimed at safeguarding lives and property.
Ogunwusi also appreciated the immediate past I-G Kayode Egbetokun, for his years of service to the nation and prayed for his continued success in future endeavours.
The Ooni wished the acting I-G wisdom, courage, and divine guidance as he assumed office at a critical moment in Nigeria’s security landscape.
(NAN)
