The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has thrown its weight behind the appointment of Assistant Inspector-General Tunji Olatunji Disu as the new Inspector-General of Police, describing the development as a decisive intervention at a critical moment in Nigeria’s security trajectory.
In a statement signed by its President, Olalekan Olabulo, the association congratulated the new police chief and commended Bola Ahmed Tinubu for what it termed a strategic, merit-driven choice anchored on competence and tested leadership.
CRAN noted that the elevation of Disu signals confidence in professionalism and operational depth, adding that the decision reflects a deliberate effort to recalibrate national policing in response to evolving security challenges.
The association recalled Disu’s tenure as Commander of the Rapid Response Squad in Lagos, where intelligence-led operations and swift tactical deployments strengthened public safety architecture and restored confidence in rapid policing interventions.
As Head of the Intelligence Response Team, he was credited with coordinating intricate and high-risk assignments with precision, reinforcing the Force’s capacity to confront sophisticated criminal networks across jurisdictions.
His subsequent postings as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and the Federal Capital Territory were described as defining moments that tested and affirmed his administrative discipline, crisis management acumen, and resilience under pressure.
At the Force Criminal Investigation Department Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, where he served as Assistant Inspector-General, Disu was said to have reinforced investigative standards, institutional discipline, and professional accountability within the system.
CRAN further highlighted his exposure to specialised training programmes at home and abroad, covering areas such as arms trafficking, cybercrime, forensic science, and strategic security leadership competencies regarded as crucial in combating terrorism, kidnapping, banditry, and organised crime.
Acknowledging the enormity of the task ahead, the association expressed expectations of intelligence-driven reforms, deeper inter-agency collaboration, improved welfare for officers, expanded technology deployment, and strict adherence to human rights and the rule of law.
Reaffirming its commitment to constructive partnership, CRAN pledged continued professional engagement with the Nigeria Police Force, expressing confidence that Disu’s leadership would usher in renewed public trust, operational efficiency, and measurable progress in national security.