Tuesday June 9, 2026
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The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force to adopt proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive policing strategies to effectively tackle the country’s evolving security challenges.
Disu gave the directive during the monthly strategic conference of senior police officers held on Tuesday at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre in Abuja. The meeting brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police, and other top-ranking officers to review the nation’s security landscape and evaluate ongoing policing operations.
Addressing the gathering, the IGP identified major security threats confronting the country, including kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and cyber-enabled crimes. He stressed the need for stronger leadership, enhanced coordination, and effective operational responses to ensure the Force remains ahead of criminal elements.
Highlighting recent achievements, Disu disclosed that since the last conference in May 2026, police operatives have recorded significant successes nationwide. According to him, the Force arrested eight suspected terrorists, 55 kidnapping suspects, 65 armed robbery suspects, 29 murder suspects, and 42 suspected cultists.
The IGP further revealed that 88 kidnapped victims were rescued during various operations, while officers recovered 114 firearms, 843 rounds of ammunition, and 28 stolen vehicles across the country.
As part of efforts to strengthen internal security, Disu directed Commissioners of Police nationwide to intensify intelligence gathering, deepen community policing initiatives, and institutionalize regular engagements with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, market associations, transport unions, and other key stakeholders.
He emphasized that public trust and strong community partnerships remain critical to effective policing, crime prevention, and intelligence gathering.
Reaffirming the Force’s commitment to professionalism and accountability, the Inspector-General urged senior officers to lead by example, uphold discipline within their commands, prioritize personnel welfare, and ensure strict adherence to operational procedures.
He also underscored the importance of constructive engagement with the media to improve public understanding of police activities and counter misinformation.
The conference concluded with a renewed commitment by the Nigeria Police Force to intelligence-led policing, strategic leadership, community partnership, and the protection of lives and property as part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and national security.
