President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has charged the new Inspector General of Police IGP, Tunji Disu, to lead firmly and restore public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force NPF. The Inspector General of Police IGP is the highest ranking officer in the Nigeria Police Force NPF, the national law enforcement agency responsible for internal security across Nigeria.
The directive was delivered during a formal meeting at the Presidential Villa, where the president emphasized professionalism, discipline, and accountability as key pillars for reform within the force.
Tinubu noted that public trust in policing institutions remains fragile due to recurring concerns over misconduct, delayed response times, and operational inefficiencies. He stressed that restoring credibility requires both institutional reforms and visible improvements in day to day policing.
The president urged Disu to prioritize intelligence driven operations, welfare of officers, and community policing frameworks. According to him, effective law enforcement must balance firmness with respect for constitutional rights.
Security analysts describe Disu’s appointment as coming at a critical period marked by rising incidents of kidnapping, banditry, cybercrime, and communal unrest. They argue that the leadership transition offers an opportunity to reposition the force through structural modernization and enhanced training.
Disu reportedly acknowledged the enormity of the task ahead, pledging to strengthen internal discipline and improve operational coordination nationwide. Sources indicate that reform measures may include performance tracking systems, deployment restructuring, and technology upgrades.
Civil society organizations have welcomed the president’s call for confidence restoration but insist that reform must translate into measurable accountability mechanisms.
As Nigeria navigates complex security challenges, the success of the new police leadership will likely depend on sustained political backing, adequate funding, and institutional transparency.
