By Ebinum Samuel
CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu psc has assumed duty as the 32nd Commissioner of Police for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command. He took over on 07th October, 2024, from AIG Benneth C. Igweh psc, mni. who was promoted to an Assistant Inspector General of Police and posted to Zone 7 Headquarters.
Born on the 13th of April 1966 in Lagos State, CP Disu holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education from Lagos State University, along with two Master’s degrees: one in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State, and another in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University.
The CP enlisted into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992. He trained at the Police Academy in Wudil, Kano State. Prior to his current posting, he was the Commissioner of Police Rivers State Police Command.
According to SP Josephine Adeh, the Command spokeswoman, during his media briefing at the police headquarters, Disu assured residents of the FCT of his commitment to a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of crime and criminality. He emphasized that his tenure would prioritize effective law enforcement while respecting the rights of all citizens.
He also called for the public’s support and active participation in policing efforts, highlighting that policing is a collective responsibility.