- IGP Disu Denies Disbandment of Police Units, Orders Reduction of Tactical Teams
- Directive only reduces number of tactical teams across commands
- Move aims to curb excesses and strengthen police operations nationwide
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has denied reports claiming he ordered the dissolution of all police tactical units at state levels across the country.
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EKO HOT BLOG reports that in a statement issued on Sunday by the Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, the police clarified that the directive was misrepresented in some online reports.
The statement explained that the IGP only directed a reduction in the number of tactical teams, not a complete disbandment. According to the police, Commissioners and Heads of Formations have been instructed to limit tactical teams to a maximum of five at zonal and state command levels, and three at area command and divisional levels.
The directive allows for the merging or disbanding of units at the discretion of the respective heads of formations.
The police said the move was in response to growing public concerns over the operations of multiple tactical teams and the excesses associated with poorly supervised units.
“This report is a misrepresentation of the IGP’s directives,” the statement said.
It added, “To address these issues, the IGP directed the reduction of the tactical teams at Zonal and State Command levels to a maximum of five, and Area Command and Divisional levels to a maximum of three. This can be achieved by merging or disbanding teams, at the Heads of formations’ discretion.”
The IGP emphasised that the directive does not apply to state government-backed security outfits, including Lagos State’s Rapid Response Squad, Oyo State’s Special Response Squad, and Bayelsa State’s Operation DOO-AKPOR.
He noted that the decision aims to free up personnel for deployment at police stations and reduce complaints of misconduct linked to tactical teams.
The police added that the reform is part of broader efforts to improve supervision, strengthen divisional operations, and enhance public trust in the Force.
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