The new Commissioner of Police (CP) for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Mr Olatunji Disu, has assumed duty with a pledge to adopt a zero tolerance approach to crimes and criminalities.
TheNewsGuru.com (TNG) reports Disu said this while briefing newsmen to mark his assumption to duty on Monday in Abuja.
“As I assume this role, I am very much aware of the security challenges facing the FCT and the foundational work laid by my predecessors to maintain relative peace.
“I am committed to building upon this groundwork and enhancing our efforts to significantly improve the security situation in our territory.
“To those who seek to disrupt the tranquility of the FCT, I send a clear and resolute message. My tenure will be marked by a zero-tolerance to all forms of crime and criminality,” he said.
Disu said his administration would not waver in its commitment to safeguarding the FCT, and ensuring effective law enforcement and respect of the rights of citizens.
“My administration will strengthen partnership with local organisations, community leaders and stakeholders.
“The partnership will foster trust on innovative strategies to address the security concerns that affect FCT residents.
“We will prioritise community policing, intelligence gathering, technology integration, training and development and public engagement
“Insights and feedback from the communities would be invaluable in the journey to navigate the security challenges together,” he added.
The new CP said that the feedback from the public would help refine the police approach in the fight against crimes and criminalities.
CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc, was born on the 13th of April, 1966. He is from Lagos state. The CP attended the Lagos State University in 1990 where he obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Education. In the year 2000, his quest for educational advancement earned him a Post Graduate Diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies from the same Lagos State University.
He went on to acquire a Master’s degree in Public Administration from the celebrated Adekunle Ajasin University in Akungba, Ondo state. He further extended his academic pursuit by acquiring a Master’s degree in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology from the Lagos state University in 2022.
CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu got appointed into the Nigeria Police Force as an Assistant Superintendent of Police on the 18th of May 1992 and had his training at the Nigeria Police Academy in Wudil, Kano state.
The CP has served in the Nigeria Police Force in many capacities such as the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) Owo, Ondo state Police Command, the Divisional Police Officer, Ikare, Ondo state Police Command, the Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Rivers state Police Command, officer in Charge Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Ondo state Police Command and officer in Charge Special Anti-Robbery Squad, Oyo state Police Command.
He was one time Aide-de-Camp (ADC) to the former Governor of Lagos state, the CP was once the Officer in Charge, Anti-Fraud Unit, SCID, Katsina State Police Command, he once served as the Assistant Commissioner of Police, Criminal Investigations Department, Rivers state Police Command, he served as the Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos state Police Command, the CP was at one time Commander of the IGPs Intelligence Response Team (IRT) FHQ Abuja, he was once (DCP) Admin, department of Operations, FHQ, Abuja.
Also, the Commissioner of Police was once (CP) Admin, Force Intelligence Bureau (FIB) FHQ, one time the Officer in Charge of Training, Nigeria Police Peace Keeping Department where he led the first ever Nigerian Police Contingents on an African Union Mission to quell the crisis in Dafur Sudan and was the Principal Staff Officer (PSO) to the present Inspector General of Police before his posting as the Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command.
CP Olatunji has attended several professional courses both within and outside Nigeria, some of which include; Small Arms Smuggling Course in Botswana. Internet Fraud detection and prevention course at Cambridge University, United Kingdom. International Symposium on Economic Crimes, in Cambridge, United Kingdom.
He is also a member of several professional organizations such as International Institute of Certified Forensic Investigation Professionals. Member International Academy of Forensics (IAF). Member, National Association of Investigative Specialist, United States of America (NAIS). Member, Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR). Member, Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM) and Member, International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
TNG reports CP Disu, the immediate past CP of Rivers State, took over from AIG Benneth Igweh, who is now at Zone 7. He will be the 32nd CP of the FCT.