The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, on Monday called on the newly decorated Deputy Inspectors-General of Police to maintain discipline, integrity, and professionalism in executing their duties.
Disu made the remarks during the decoration ceremony of the newly promoted senior officers at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
He emphasized that the elevation to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police is not only about wearing new insignia but also a recognition of years of dedicated service and an expectation of increased responsibility in leading the force.
According to the IG, the rank signifies one of the highest levels of professional trust within the police, demanding wisdom, courage, and a strong commitment to justice and service.
“As members of the top strategic leadership of the Nigeria Police Force, you are now entrusted with responsibilities that go beyond operational command.
“You are expected to provide institutional direction, strengthen internal discipline, drive reforms and ensure that our policing strategies remain responsive to the evolving security landscape of our nation,” he said.
The IG highlighted that the security environment has become increasingly complex, with challenges ranging from organised crime and cyber-enabled threats to violent criminal networks.
He therefore charged the officers to leverage their experience to strengthen intelligence-led policing, enhance inter-agency collaboration, and improve operational coordination across commands.
“The security environment in which we operate continues to evolve in complexity. From organised crime and cyber-enabled threats to violent criminal networks and emerging security challenges, the expectations placed on the Nigeria Police Force have never been greater.
“It is therefore imperative that our leadership remains forward-looking, strategic and firmly committed to professionalism and operational excellence.
“In this regard, I charge you to bring to bear your vast experience in strengthening intelligence-led policing, deepening inter-agency cooperation, enhancing operational coordination across commands and reinforcing accountability within the ranks,” he added.
Disu further stated that the roles of the DIGs will be crucial to ongoing efforts to reposition the police into a more professional, technologically driven, and citizen-focused institution.
Report stated earlier that the Police Service Commission promoted several Assistant Inspectors-General of Police to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General.
The newly promoted DIGs are Zachariah Achinyan, Zango Baba, Isyaku Mohammed, Margaret Challa, Mohammed Sulaiman, Kenechukwu Onwuemelie, Fayode Mustapha, and Umar Nadada.
