Fubara Commends IGP Disu’s Professionalism During Political Crisis In Rivers
Fubara hailed Disu's commitment to duty while serving as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State during a period of political crisis. The post Fubara Commends IGP Disu’s Professionalism During Political Crisis In Rivers…
Rivers State has been at the centre of a protracted political crisis pitting Governor Siminalayi Fubara against sections of the state legislature loyal to his predecessor, a standoff that at various points drew in security agencies, the courts and the presidency, and briefly led to a state of emergency and the suspension of elected officials. Police commissioners deployed to the state during this period were often scrutinised over how they handled tensions between rival political camps, with their conduct seen as a test of the force's neutrality in a highly charged environment.
Olatunji Disu previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State before his elevation to the role of Inspector-General of Police. Fubara's public commendation of Disu's handling of security during the crisis signals an endorsement from the governor of how the police managed a politically sensitive assignment, though the coverage does not detail specific incidents being referenced, nor does it outline any official response from the Nigeria Police Force to the commendation.