IGP Pays Operational Visit To Imo Command, Tasks On Professionalism, Community Partnership

Friday September 25, 2026

SituationREPORT

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Thursday, September 24, 2026, paid an operational visit to the Imo State Police Command Headquarters, Owerri, where he charged officers and men of the Command to deepen professionalism, strengthen community engagement and sustain intelligence-led policing in the protection of lives and property.

The IGP was received by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, alongside the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Emeka P. Nwonyi, and other senior officers.

During the visit, the IGP received operational briefings on the security situation in the State, ongoing crime-fighting efforts, achievements, challenges and measures required to strengthen policing effectiveness across Imo State.

Addressing personnel and stakeholders, the IGP emphasised that effective policing depends on mutual trust and sustained partnership between the Police and the communities they serve. He charged personnel to uphold discipline, integrity and respect for members of the public, while improving intelligence gathering, community engagement and prompt response to security concerns.

He reiterated that the Police and the community remain partners in the collective responsibility of maintaining peace and security.

Stakeholders at the engagement, including representatives of the Police Community Relations Committee, traditional institutions, the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society and community groups, commended the efforts of the Police in maintaining peace and pledged continued support for community-based security initiatives.

As part of the visit, the IGP also paid a courtesy visit to the Eze Imo, HRM Eze Dr E.C. Okeke, CFR, where discussions centred on peace, security, conflict prevention and the role of traditional institutions in strengthening community partnership.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to professional, intelligence-led and community-focused policing, sustained engagement with critical stakeholders and continuous strengthening of operational readiness towards ensuring the safety and security of communities across the country.