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From Molly Kilete, Abuja
The newly appointed Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight-member committee headed by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, to oversee the implementation of state police.
Disu, has also reeled out his mission and vision for the Nigerian Police to provide effective policing for the country.
He said under his leadership as IGP, professionalism, accountability, and transparency shall not be a slogans, but standards.
The IGP, in his maiden meeting with senior strategic leaders o f the
Nigeria Police Force senior in Abuja, also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight, directing that the Public Complaint Unit and X-Squad be empowered to operate independently.
The IGP, while noting that leadership is “not about position but responsibility,”said that professionalism and accountability must guide conduct and operations across commands nationwide.
He also said that authority is strongest when exercised with restraint and that respect for human rights must remain fundamental, adding that every Nigerian should be treated with dignity, fairness, and justice, regardless of status or background.
Welcoming the senior officers to the meeting, which he described as the beginning of a new administrative phåse and the opening of a defining chapter in the life of the Nigerian police, said the police must remain committed to its core mandate of protecting lives and property while upholding the rule of law, noting that public trust is essential to effective policing.
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He warned that misconduct, including abuse of power, corruption, extortion, and unlawful detention, would not be tolerated just as he charged senior officers to lead by example and uphold the highest ethical standards.
He reiterated that no officer is above the law and that disciplinary actions, including dismissal and prosecution, would be applied where necessary.
The IGP while noting that respect for human rights is fundamental to professional policing, said that authority must be exercised with restraint, fairness, and sound judgment to maintain legitimacy.
In capacity building, the IGP, said that recruitment processes would be reviewed to ensure only qualified and competent individuals are enlisted into the force just as he said Training programmes, would be modernised to reflect current security realities and global best practices.
The IGP, who announced that community policing would be prioritised, urged state Commissioners of Police to deepen engagement with local communities, traditional institutions, and civil society groups, saying collaboration with the public was critical to effective security management.
IGP further stated that the Force would adopt intelligence-led and technology-driven policing methods, with increased investment in digital forensics, surveillance, and data analytics to tackle evolving security threats.
On the upcoming 2027 general elections, the IGP, said that the police would remain neutral and professional, and ensure the protection of voters, electoral officials, and critical infrastructure. He warned that any officer found engaging in partisan activities or violating electoral laws would face strict disciplinary measures.
The IGP also pledged to prioritise the welfare of officers, including improvements in housing, remuneration, healthcare, and overall well-being, noting that better welfare would enhance morale and performance.
