- About Nigeria’s New Acting IGP Tunji Disu
- His units have won top security awards across Africa
- Highly educated, disciplined, and decorated with both operational and personal achievements
Nigeria’s police leadership has a new face at the top.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that Olatunji Ridwan Disu has been appointed the acting Inspector General of Police, bringing decades of experience, multiple accolades, and a formidable record of service to the Force. Here’s a breakdown of what makes his career truly impressive.
1. Early Beginnings and Entry into the Force
Born in Lagos Island, Lagos State, Disu joined the Nigerian Police Force as an Assistant Superintendent of Police on 18th May 1992. His first major role was Officer in Charge of Anti-Fraud at the State Criminal Investigation Department in Katsina (1993–1998).
2. Rising Through the Ranks
Disu steadily moved through key roles:
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ADC to former Lagos Governor, Bola Tinubu in 1999
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Divisional Police Officer, Ondo State (2007–2013)
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Officer in Charge of Special Anti-Robbery Squad across Ondo and Oyo States (2011–2014)
His leadership trajectory reflects both operational competence and administrative expertise.
3. Command Experience in High-Profile Units
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Commander, Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Lagos (2015–2021), earning recognition as Most Outstanding Urban Crime Control Police Command in West and Central Africa
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Deputy Commissioner of Police, Intelligence Response Team (IRT) (2021–2023)
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Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and Force Intelligence Bureau, handling high-stakes security and intelligence operations
4. Academic and Professional Excellence
Disu boasts multiple postgraduate degrees:
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MSc in Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology, LASU (2022)
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MSc in Entrepreneurship, NOUN (2023)
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Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation, UNILAG (2019)
He is also a member of numerous professional bodies, including the International Association of Chiefs of Police and National Association of Investigative Specialists (USA).
5. Awards and Recognition
Disu’s career is marked by repeated commendations:
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Best Commissioner of Police, 2024 IGP Recognition Awards
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Crime Reporters’ Association of Nigeria (CRAN) Man of the Year, 2018
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Most Outstanding Police Operational Officer in Africa and West Africa, 2016
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His units under his command consistently won top security awards in Africa
6. International and Peacekeeping Credentials
He led Nigeria’s first police contingent on the African Union Mission in Darfur, Sudan (2005), showcasing his global operational experience.
7. Sports and Personal Achievements
Beyond policing, Disu is a third dan black belt in judo, national chairman of the Nigeria Police Judo Association, and a silver medalist at the 2022 US Open Judo Championships.
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