The new Commissioner of Police in Rivers State Police Command, Olatunji Rilwan Disu assumed duty on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, as the new boss, with immediate order to personnel to fish out killers of a police officer in Ahoada East Local Government Area.
He also charged officers and men of the command to get a notorious criminal identified as 2Baba, as well as other criminals terrorizing the area.
Addressing officers of Ahoada Area Command and Division, CP Disu acknowledged the difficulty in penetrating the areas the criminals are perpetrating atrocities but promised to support police operatives with all required logistics.
He said: “I want you to know how important we take your job. My first assignment is to come and see you; to tell you how important you are.”
CP Disu further charged the officers to bring success story to his administration by arresting the culprits, saying that he would not allow a killer of a police officer to go scot free.

He also advised the officers to keep safe to avoid injuries and fatality.
In a discussion with the Chairman of Ahoada East Local Government Area, Mr Ben Eke, CP Disu stated the command under his watch would ensure the restoration of lasting peace in the council.
He also visited Odieremenyi community where five indigenes were killed on Sunday, November 12.

Giving a view into the background of the police commissioner, the police spokeswoman, SP Grace Iringe-Koko said that he was born on April 13, 1966, in Lagos State.
CP Disu has had an illustrious career within the Nigeria Police Force since joining as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police in 1992 at the prestigious Nigeria Police Academy Kaduna Annex.
His educational achievements include a Bachelor’s degree in English (Education), a Postgraduate Diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies, an Advanced Diploma in Forensic Investigation and Criminal Intelligence, a Master’s in Criminology, Security, and Legal Psychology from Lagos State University, and a Master’s in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.
CP Disu has served in various key positions across the nation, including OC Anti-Fraud, State CID Katsina; Aide de Camp to the former Governor of Lagos State; Training Officer at the NPF Peacekeeping Department, leading the contingent during the Darfur crisis; Divisional Police Officer in Owo and Ikare in Ondo State; head of Special Anti-Robbery Squads in Oyo and Ondo States.
Notably, he has previously served in Rivers State in capacities such as Anti-Kidnapping Squad leader, Divisional Police Officer in Elimbu and Elelenwo, Commander SARS, and Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigations Department.
CP Disu, who later served as Commander, Lagos Rapid Response Squad (RRS), Head of IGP’s Intelligence Response Team (IRT), and Principal Staff Officer to the 21st indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, brings a wealth of experience to his new role.
He has undergone extensive training both domestically and internationally, including courses on Small Arms and Smuggling in Botswana, Internet Fraud at Cambridge University, and the Strategic Leadership Command Course at Police Staff College Jos.
He is affiliated with esteemed professional bodies, including the International Institute of Certified Forensics Investigation Professional (IICFIP), International Academy of Forensics (IAF), National Association of Investigative Specialists, USA (NAIS), Nigerian Institute of Public Relations (NIPR), Chartered Institute of Personnel Management (CIPM), and the International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP).
Beyond his law enforcement duties, CP Disu is an accomplished athlete, holding medals from prestigious events such as the US Open Judo Championship, Police Games, National Sports Festival, Nigeria Police First Veteran Championships, and the Armed Forces and Police Games.
He holds a Third Dan Black Belt in Judo and serves as the Patron of the Nigeria Police Judo Association.
As the new Commissioner of Police for Rivers State, CP Disu has sought the support and collaboration of the general public in the fight against crimes and criminality in Rivers State.
He is dedicated to implementing proactive policing strategies, intelligence policing, and most importantly policing by consent to ensure a safer and more secure Rivers State.
CP Disu took over from CP Nwonyi Emeka Polycarp, who was redeployed to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.