By ANDREW UTULU
AIG Olatunji Disu has assumed duty as the 55th Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos.
ASP Mayegun Aminat, Police Public Relations Officer, FCID Annex, disclosed in a statement signed for the AIG, FCID Annex.
His appointment takes effect from February 9, 2026. He succeeded AIG Margaret Ochalla, who is currently attending a short-term professional training programme in the United States.
A native of Lagos State, AIG Disu is a senior police officer with over three decades of experience in operational, investigative and strategic policing.
He holds a Bachelor’s degree in English Education from Lagos State University, multiple Master’s degrees in Public Administration and Criminology, Security and Legal Psychology, as well as an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation.
He joined the Nigeria Police Force in 1992 and has since served in key leadership roles nationwide, including Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, Head of the Intelligence Response Team, Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory, and AIG in charge of the Special Protection Unit.
His leadership of the Rapid Response Squad between 2015 and 2021 earned national and regional recognition for urban crime control and operational excellence.
Speaking on assumption of duty, AIG Disu said he was “excited to be in Lagos” and thanked the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, for the confidence reposed in him.
“I appreciate the IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for counting me worthy of this opportunity to serve in this capacity,” he said.
He pledged a zero-tolerance approach to corruption and promised to strengthen the operational and investigative capacity of the FCID Annex, while calling on stakeholders, sister agencies and the public to support the police in the fight against crime and the promotion of justice.
Meanwhile, the Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has formally welcomed AIG Disu, to his new role.
CRAN in a statement signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, noted that his deployment signaled the Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s strategic intent to reinforce the country’s criminal investigation architecture with seasoned tactical leadership.
“AIG Disu’s three-decade career encompasses frontline operational commands: Rapid Response Squad, Intelligence Response Team, and Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory. These postings placed him at the core of counter-insurgency operations, armed robbery suppression, and intelligence-driven policing.”
CRAN, according to the statement, expects that AIG Disu’s experience in high-threat environments would translate into strengthened forensic capacity, streamlined case management, and improved inter-agency synergy at the FCID Annex.
“His track record offers a replicable model for integrating tactical intelligence into investigative procedures. The Association is confident that he will consolidate the FCID’s existing gains while introducing targeted innovations to enhance its forensic capabilities, digital evidence handling, and overall investigative turnaround time, critical components in a modern crime-fighting architecture.
“The Association commends the Inspector General of Police for this strategic deployment, particularly at a time when the nation contends with evolving security threats that demand seasoned investigative command. AIG Disu assumes leadership with a clear mandate to align the Annex’s operations with national security priorities.
AIG Disu has affirmed his commitment to integrity, transparency, and professional conduct. CRAN believes this ethical posture will reinforce public trust in the FCID and elevate compliance with rule-of-law standards across its investigative value chain.
CRAN urges sustained collaboration among law enforcement agencies, the judiciary, civil society, and citizens as a prerequisite for dismantling criminal networks and ensuring swift criminal justice delivery. Collective security responsibility remains the bedrock of sustainable public safety.” Olabulo enthused.
He added that as AIG Disu settles into this command, CRAN pledges constructive, solutions-focused engagement with the FCID Annex. The Association, according to him, would support initiatives that advance investigative, excellence, operational accountability, and intelligence-led policing in Lagos and beyond.
