The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has commended personnel for their courage and professionalism, highlighting achievements recorded since the last conference.
IGP Disu says the achievements included the arrest of 218 banditry and terrorism suspects, 85 suspected armed robbers, 129 suspects for murder and culpable homicide, 59 suspected kidnappers and 120 suspected cultists.
He states that Police personnel also rescued 95 kidnap victims and recovered 306 assorted firearms, 630 rounds of ammunition and 116 stolen vehicles.
The IGP said this at
the monthly strategic briefing with senior officers of the Nigeria Police Force at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
The briefing reviewed operational performance, emerging security threats, election preparedness and personnel welfare.
In his address, the IGP tasked the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations with coordinating the deployment of additional personnel, mobility and air support to priority areas.
He also charged commands to sustain intelligence-led operations and deepen engagement with traditional rulers, community leaders and other local stakeholders.
On election readiness, the IGP reaffirmed the Force’s non-partisanship and commitment to equal protection for all electoral participants.
He directed closer coordination with INEC and other security agencies, stressing that personnel must remain impartial and professional.
Disu warned that any officer found compromising the electoral process or interfering with voters’ rights would face disciplinary action.
The IGP further charged senior officers to enforce discipline and ensure that corruption, extortion, abuse of authority and unlawful use of force are not tolerated.
He directed commands to establish accessible, publicised complaints-response mechanisms with clear timelines for addressing misconduct, and to maintain transparent engagement with journalists to counter misinformation promptly.
On personnel welfare, the IGP directed the clearance of outstanding death benefits and entitlements owed to families of fallen officers.
He also emphasised the need to support personnel’s physical and psychological wellbeing and address welfare concerns affecting their ability to discharge their duties effectively.
The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to strengthening national security and providing a safe environment for free, fair and credible elections.
He charged senior officers to strengthen supervision and deliver measurable results in protecting lives and property and safeguarding the electoral process.
