- IGP Tunji Disu Inaugurates Committee to Drive State Police Reform
- Emphasised professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights across all commands
- Disu was appointed Acting Inspector General of Police on February 24, 2026
The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has inaugurated an eight member committee tasked with overseeing the implementation of state police and advancing his wider policing reform agenda.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the announcement followed his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous Inspector General of Police by the Nigeria Police Council, clearing the way for his formal swearing in by Bola Ahmed Tinubu.
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Disu convened his first official engagement with senior officers since his confirmation, where he emphasised professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights across all commands.
He told the leadership of the force that authority must be exercised with restraint and responsibility, stressing that every Nigerian should be treated with dignity and fairness regardless of status or background.
The newly formed state police implementation committee will be led by Olu Ogunsakin. The panel is expected to develop frameworks for decentralising aspects of policing in line with ongoing national security reforms.
Disu also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight within the force. He directed that the Public Complaints Unit and the X Squad be empowered to operate independently to improve transparency and accountability.
The state police initiative forms part of broader security sector reforms aimed at improving responsiveness at local levels. Supporters say decentralisation could enhance coordination between federal and sub national authorities in addressing crime.
The development comes at a time of heightened security concerns across the country, including rising incidents of kidnappings, banditry and community attacks. Officials say reform efforts are intended to improve operational effectiveness and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
Disu was appointed Acting Inspector General of Police on February 24, 2026, following the resignation of his predecessor and was later endorsed by the Police Council. He is expected to be formally sworn in during a Federal Executive Council meeting.
