- He stressed that the exercise goes beyond routine procedure, describing it as a critical step to identify gaps
- Condemning the killing, the police chief described the act as unlawful and a clear breach of professional standards
- Disu ordered Commissioners to make their contact details available to community leaders
Tunji Disu, the Inspector-General of Police, has ordered a nationwide audit of arms and ammunition across all commands in a move aimed at improving accountability and preventing misuse of police weapons.
Eko Hot Blog reports that the directive follows public outrage over a viral video showing officers shooting a handcuffed suspect at close range after a suspicious package was discovered.
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In response, four officers led by ASP Nuhu Usman were dismissed, and their case files forwarded to the Office of the Attorney General of the Federation for prosecution.
Addressing senior officers in Abuja, Disu instructed Commissioners of Police to immediately carry out a detailed and transparent inventory of all firearms and ammunition under their control, with comprehensive reports to be submitted to Force Headquarters within a specified period.
He stressed that the exercise goes beyond routine procedure, describing it as a critical step to identify gaps, enhance operational readiness and ensure proper management of police assets.
Condemning the killing, the police chief described the act as unlawful and a clear breach of professional standards, vowing that those responsible would face the full weight of the law.
He also directed police commands to strengthen engagement with communities by holding regular town hall meetings involving traditional rulers, religious leaders, market groups, youth organisations and other stakeholders.
To improve accessibility, Disu ordered Commissioners to make their contact details available to community leaders, encouraging open communication as part of effective community policing.
He urged members of the public to support security efforts by providing timely information, assuring that credible tips would be acted upon.
In a related development, the IGP announced a restructuring of the force’s anti-crime strategy with the creation of a new unit known as the Violent Crime Response Unit, which replaces the Special Weapons and Tactics teams.
According to him, the new formation will focus on intelligence-driven operations, with officers receiving specialised training in tactical response, human rights standards and rules of engagement.
He added that the unit would operate under strict oversight, with Commissioners retaining full responsibility for its activities within their states.
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