CP Olatunji Rilwan DisuApparently aware of the security challenges facing the Federal Capital Territory, FCT, the new Commissioner of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, officially resumed duty Monday, and send a clear and resolute message: “my tenure will be marked by a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of crime and criminality.”
He said his administration will not waver in the commitment to safeguarding the Territory, ensuring that law enforcement is both effective and respectful of the rights of all citizens.
“As I assume this role, I am acutely aware of the security challenges facing the FCT and the foundational work laid by my predecessors to maintain relative peace,” CP Olatunji Rilwan Disu said in his maiden speech.
The 56-year-old Disu, who obtained a Bachelor of Arts in English Education stated that, “I’m going to follow on the laid down procedure by my predecessors to maintain relative peace, and I am committed to building upon this groundwork and enhancing our efforts to significantly improve the security situation in our territory.”
He was deadpan when he warned those who seek to disrupt the tranquility of the FCT, that, “my tenure will be marked by a zero-tolerance approach to all forms of crime and criminality. We will not waver in our commitment to safeguarding our community, ensuring that law enforcement is both effective and respectful of the rights of all citizens.”
According to the former Officer in Charge, Anti-Kidnapping Unit, Rivers State Police Command and the Commander Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos State Police Command, “I also aim to strengthen our partnerships with local organizations, community leaders, and other stakeholders. Together, we will foster trust and collaborate on innovative strategies to address the security concerns that affect our residents. Your insights and feedback will be invaluable as we navigate these challenges together, and we will actively encourage feedback from members of the public to refine our approach.”
While prioritizing Community Policing, CP Disu said, “We will enhance our community policing initiatives to ensure that our officers are more visible and accessible, fostering a sense of safety and trust among residents.
He also expressed strengthening the intelligence-gathering capabilities to be crucial in preemptively addressing potential threats and criminal activities in the Territory.
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