The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police and drive the rollout of his policing vision, following his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous IGP.
Disu held his first formal engagement with senior police officers since his confirmation, coming days after the Nigeria Police Council unanimously ratified his appointment, clearing the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
Professor Olu Ogunsakin was named to head the eight-member state police implementation committee.
Addressing the top hierarchy of the force, the IGP stated that leadership is “not about position but responsibility,” stressing that professionalism and accountability must guide conduct and operations across commands nationwide. He emphasised that authority is strongest when exercised with restraint and insisted that respect for human rights must remain fundamental, adding that every Nigerian deserves dignity, fairness, and justice regardless of status or background.
Disu also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight mechanisms within the Force, directing that the Public Complaint Unit and the X-Squad be empowered to operate independently to enhance transparency and discipline.
On decentralisation, he said the state police initiative would enable different levels of government to play a more active role in addressing security concerns, improving responsiveness at the grassroots level.
The inauguration of the committee comes at a critical period for the Nigeria Police Force, following a recent leadership transition. President Tinubu appointed Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police on February 24, 2026, after the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun.
Disu’s elevation followed a meeting between the outgoing IGP and the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja, and his appointment was subsequently endorsed unanimously by the Police Council. He is expected to be formally sworn in as substantive IGP during the Federal Executive Council meeting.
His appointment comes amid heightened concerns over persistent security challenges nationwide, including kidnappings, banditry, and community attacks. The state police initiative, championed by the current administration, forms part of broader security sector reforms aimed at decentralising policing powers to enhance effectiveness and local accountability.
ELIJAH ADEYEMI
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