IGP Announces Key Reforms For Strategic Operations
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday, held an emergency conference with senior strategic managers of the Nigeria Police Force, during which he announced key reforms to enhance strategic policing operations across the country.
The Inspector-General of Police emphasized the imperative of transparency, discipline, and leadership responsibility at all levels of command, as the evolving security landscape demands a more responsive, accountable, and intelligence-driven policing approach.
Disu spoke on the recent incident in Delta State involving the extra-judicial killing of a suspect, describing the act as unlawful and inconsistent with the values of the Nigeria Police Force.
He confirmed that the officers involved have been dismissed from service, while the case has been forwarded for criminal prosecution.
The IGP reiterated the Force’s zero-tolerance stance on misconduct, stressing that no officer is above the law.
Highlighting operational outcomes for April 2026, the Inspector-General of Police disclosed that intelligence-led operations across the country led to the arrest of 28 suspected terrorists, 51 murder suspects, 62 armed robbery suspects, 85 kidnapping suspects, and 54 suspected cultists.
In addition, 189 kidnapped victims were rescued, 140 firearms and 1,074 rounds of ammunition recovered, alongside 37 stolen vehicles.
As part of a major structural reform, the IGP announced the establishment of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), a restructured tactical formation designed to enhance the Force’s response to serious and violent crimes.
He said that the Unit will operate strictly on intelligence-based deployment, supported by specialized training, human rights compliance, and structured accountability.
The IGP directed Commissioners of Police to take full oversight responsibility of the unit, and further directed them to strengthen community policing through regular town hall engagements with traditional rulers, religious leaders, community groups and other key stakeholders.
He also mandated that Commissioners make their contact details accessible to community leaders to improve communication and public trust.
Disu explained that ongoing reforms in the service are focused on professionalism, discipline, human rights compliance, and accountability.
He said that the Police Complaints Response Unit (CRU) has been strengthened and made accessible for anyone with genuine complaints.
Disu said the Nigeria Police Force remains committed to institutional reform, operational efficiency, and the protection of the rights and safety of all Nigerians.
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