IRT: Tunji replaces Abba Kyari
Following the suspension of the embattled former Head, Intelligence Response Team (IRT), Deputy Commissioner of Police, Abba Kyari, over his indictment by Federal Bureau of Investigation (FIB), the Inspector-General of Police, Usman Baba has approved posting of Tunji Disu as new hrad of the IRT.
The appointment is contained in a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer, Mr Frank Mba.
Daily Telescope reports that the embattled Kyari was accused of being bribed by the suspected billionaire fraudster, Abbas Ramon, also known as Hushpuppi.
The super cop was suspended on Sunday by the Police Service Commission to pave way for smooth investigation.
Disu’s appointment, according to the statement takes effect immediately.
“The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Usman Alkali Baba has today, 2nd August, 2021 approved the posting of DCP Tunji Disu as the new Head of the Police Intelligence Response Team (IRT).
“The posting of the officer is on the heels of Management’s decision to fill the leadership gap within the IRT and refocus the Unit for better service delivery.
“The IGP has charged the new Head of the IRT to demonstrate his professional competence in his leadership of the Unit. He also assured citizens that the IRT will remain focused in the discharge of its duties in line with national statutes and international best practices.”
Until his appointment as the new Head of the IRT, DCP Disu, was the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
He had also previously served as deputy head of Rivers state CID unit and Commander of the Nigeria Police Contingent to the African Union (AU) Peace Keeping Mission in Dafur, Sudan.
The new IRT head holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in English from the Lagos State University (LASU) and a Masters Degree in Public Administration from the Adekunle Ajasin University, Ondo State.
He has also attended several professional courses both at home and abroad: Small Arms Smuggling Training in Botswana, Internet Fraud Training at the Cambridge University, UK, Strategic Leadership Command Course at the Police Staff College, Jos, Forensic Investigations and Criminal Intelligence Course at the University of Lagos, amongst others.
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.
