IGP Disu Reaffirms Commitment to Police Reform, State Policing as National Defence College Visits Force Headquarters
ABUJA, Nigeria – The Inspector-General of Police,IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Tuesday reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to comprehensive police reforms, the development of state policing, and stronger inter-agency collaboration while receiving the leadership and participants of the National Defence College (NDC) at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The courtesy visit, led by the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, provided a platform for discussions on police reform, state policing, command and coordination protocols, as well as emerging internal security challenges facing the country.
The delegation comprised senior military officers, members of the college's management and directing staff, as well as police participants undergoing strategic studies at the institution. Among them were Major General K. E. Chigbu, Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies; Air Vice Marshal E. Owai, College Secretary; Professor A. O. Ahmad, Provost of the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies (CSRS); Brigadier General G. Oyinlola; Brigadier General J. M. Chima; Commodore A. N. Umaru; Colonel M. Haribu; Colonel T. O. Samson; Colonel M. I. Ajibike; Colonel A. A. Abdulhalim, alongside police participants including CP S. A. Afunluhi, DCP S. Yahaya, DCP O. O. Yusuf, and DCP I. B. Usang.
Speaking during the visit, Rear Admiral Ahmed informed the Inspector-General that the research paper presented by the participants was the outcome of extensive research conducted solely by police officers at the college. According to him, faculty members provided only academic guidance and methodological support, while the officers leveraged their professional expertise and critical thinking to develop practical, innovative, and implementable recommendations.
He expressed confidence that the study's findings would enrich ongoing national discussions on police reform and enhance the Nigeria Police Force's capacity to tackle present and future internal security challenges through 2035.
Responding, IGP Disu described the research as timely, comprehensive, and highly relevant to Nigeria's evolving security environment. He commended the participating officers for producing a scholarly work with practical value, noting that its recommendations would provide a solid foundation for shaping the framework for state policing in Nigeria.
The Inspector-General observed that the study's robust methodology, detailed analysis of public concerns, and comparative assessment of countries operating state police systems offered valuable insights that could guide future policing reforms.
He further reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to deepening institutional collaboration with the National Defence College and other strategic partners in pursuit of effective policing, enhanced internal security, and national development.
The visit underscored the growing partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Defence College in promoting research-driven policy development and strengthening Nigeria's security architecture.
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