Fresh from his swearing-in at the Presidential Villa on Wednesday, the new IGP, Tunji Disu, has hit the ground running by setting up an eight-man team to drive the state police agenda.
Chaired by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, the committee is tasked with turning Disu’s policing vision into reality, just days after his unanimous confirmation by the Nigeria Police Council.
In his first meeting with the Force’s top brass, the 23rd indigenous IGP sent a clear message: the era of unchecked authority is over.
“Leadership is responsibility, not just a title,” Disu told the officers, emphasizing that discipline and human rights are now the Force’s top priorities.
By linking the state police rollout to a strict code of accountability, Disu is signaling a major cultural shift within the Nigeria Police Force.
“Every Nigerian deserves to be treated with dignity, fairness and justice, regardless of status or background,” he said.
The new IGP also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight mechanisms within the Force, directing that the Public Complaints Unit and the X-Squad be empowered to function independently.
Speaking on decentralization of police, IGP Disu explained that state policing will empower different tiers of government to play a more proactive role in neutralizing security threats.
This strategic shift comes at a critical juncture for the nation, as communities continue to face the persistent challenges of kidnapping, banditry, and localized attacks.
Persecondnews reported that President Bola Tinubu had appointed Disu as Acting IGP on February 24, 2026, following the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, who stepped down citing personal family considerations.
The state police initiative stands as a cornerstone of the administration’s security reforms, designed to slash emergency response times and fortify grassroots policing across all 36 states.
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