Nigeria, March 2 -- The Nigeria Police Council (NPC) has confirmed the appointment of Tunji Disu as the substantive Inspector General of Police (IGP).

The council, under the leadership of President Bola Tinubu, confirmed the appointment at its Monday meeting.

Briefing State House correspondents after the meeting, the presidential spokesperson, Bayo Onanuga, disclosed that, contrary to widespread speculation, there would be no need for Senate confirmation for the appointment.

He based his assertion on the provision of the amended Police Act

Mr Onanuga further announced that Mr Disu will be formally sworn in by President Tinubu on Wednesday.

Mr Disu was appointed and decorated as the acting IGP by Mr Tinubu last week. He succeeded Kayo...