The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has issued a stern warning to newly promoted senior officers against “corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline,” emphasizing that misconduct will not be tolerated under his leadership.
Disu delivered the warning on Monday during the decoration ceremony of officers elevated to the ranks of “Assistant Inspectors-General of Police” and “Commissioners of Police” at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The IGP noted that the promotions are not a reward but a responsibility, placing the officers under greater scrutiny and demanding higher standards of leadership and conduct.
“From this moment, you are no longer just senior officers; you are strategic leaders of this institution. You are expected to lead from the front. Your actions, decisions, and personal conduct must reflect discipline, integrity, and absolute respect for the rule of law. There will be zero tolerance for indiscipline, abuse of office, corruption, or dereliction of duty under your command. You must take full responsibility for the conduct of your personnel,” he said.
Disu urged the newly promoted officers to maintain strict supervision over personnel under their command, noting that lax oversight often leads to misconduct.
“Supervision must be firm, consistent, and effective. You must know what is happening within your Commands at all times. Lax supervision breeds misconduct; strong leadership enforces standards. I will hold you accountable for both operational outcomes and the behaviour of officers under your authority,” he added.
He also stressed the importance of “people-oriented policing,” highlighting that professionalism, respect for human rights, and responsiveness to public needs must guide operations across all commands.
The IGP further announced that newly promoted “Deputy Inspectors-General of Police” and “Assistant Inspectors-General of Police” will participate in a strategic leadership retreat beginning March 24, 2026.
Organised by the Police Reform Secretariat in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, the retreat will focus on “transformational leadership, professionalism and modern policing standards.”
PUNCH Online reports that on March 6, seven Assistant Inspectors-General were promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General, replacing the DIGs who served under the immediate past IGP, Kayode Egbetokun.