IGP TUNJI DISU INAUGURATES COMMITTEE TO OVERSEE STATE POLICE IMPLEMENTATION
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By: Muftau Fatimo
The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state police and advance his policing vision, following his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous IGP.
According to TVC, this marked Disu’s first formal engagement with senior police officers since his confirmation, coming shortly after the Nigeria Police Council unanimously approved his appointment, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
Professor Olu Ogunsakin was appointed to chair the eight-member state police committee.
Addressing the top leadership of the force, the IGP emphasized that leadership “is not about position but responsibility,” underscoring that professionalism and accountability must guide conduct and operations across commands nationwide.
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He emphasised 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.
Disu also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight, directing that the Public Complaint Unit and X-Squad be empowered to operate independently.
On decentralisation, he said the move would allow different levels of government to play an active role in security.
The inauguration of the state police implementation committee comes at a pivotal moment for the Nigeria Police Force, following a leadership transition at the top.
President Bola Tinubu appointed Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector‑General of Police on 24th February 2026, following the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun.
Disu’s appointment followed a meeting between the outgoing IGP and the President at the Presidential Villa in Abuja and was subsequently unanimously endorsed by the Nigeria Police Council.
He is expected to be formally sworn in as the substantive IGP during the Federal Executive Council meeting on Wednesday.
The appointment comes amid growing concerns over national security challenges, including rising incidents of kidnappings, banditry, and community attacks.
The state police initiative, championed by the current administration, forms part of broader security sector reforms aimed at decentralizing policing authority to improve responsiveness at the local level.
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