Important Things To Know About Tunji Disu, The New IRT Boss Who Replaces Kyari

The Inspector-General of Police, Usman Alkali Baba on Monday, appointed DCP Tunji Disu as the new head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).

DCP Disu replaces Abba Kyari as the head of the Police elite unit following his suspension based on allegations of bribery brought against him by suspected fraudster, Hushpuppi.

As earlier reported by Naija News, Disu’s appointment was confirmed in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, CP Frank Mba.

Below are some important things to know about the new IRT leader, Tunji Disu.

1. Disu was born in Lagos Island; had his post-primary education at Mayflower Junior School, Ikenne, Ogun State; attended Pobuna Secondary Grammar School, Epe; and Saint Gregory’s College, Lagos.

2. He obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in English at the Lagos State University; post-graduate Diploma in International Relations and Strategic Studies at Lagos State University; a Certificate in Personal Protection in the United Kingdom; and has Master in Public Administration from Adekunle Ajasin University, Akungba, Ondo State.

3. He joined the Nigerian Police in 1992 as Cadet ASP and was trained at the Nigeria Police Academy, Kaduna.

4. Disu had previously served as the Aide-De-Camp to the former Governor of Lagos State, Asiwaju Bola Ahmed Tinubu.

5. He is a former Commander of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) Lagos State.

6. He was also a former Commander of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the African Union (AU) Peace Keeping Mission in Dafur, Sudan.

7. He is a member of the International Association of Chiefs of Police, Nigeria Institute of Public Relations, and Chattered Institute of Personnel management, amongst other professional bodies.

8. Prior to his appointment as the new Head of the IRT, DCP Tunji Disu was the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.