RAYMOND TEDUNJAYE, Lagos
The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) has emphasised that the deployment of Assistant Inspector of Police AIG Tunji Disu as head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos is intended to reinforce the country’s criminal investigation architecture with seasoned tactical leadership.
CRAN, an umbrella body of journalists drawn from different media organizations to reports police affairs and other security agencies affirmed that AIG Disu’s experience in high-threat environments will translate into strengthened forensic capacity, streamlined case management, and improved inter-agency synergy at the FCID Annex.
It stressed that his track record offers a replicable model for integrating tactical intelligence into investigative procedures.
This was contained in a welcome statement signed by CRAN President Lekan Olabulo made available to newsmen in Lagos.
The group however called for 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.
It stressed that collective security responsibility remains the bedrock of sustainable public safety.
It reads, ” The Crime Reporters Association of Nigeria (CRAN) formally welcomes Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG) Olatunji Disu to his new role as head of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon Close, Ikoyi, Lagos.
“His deployment signals 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 expects that AIG Disu’s experience in high-threat environments will 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.
“As AIG Disu settles into this command, CRAN pledges constructive, solutions-focused engagement with the FCID Annex. The Association will support initiatives that advance investigative excellence, operational accountability, and intelligence-led policing in Lagos and beyond”.