IGP Disu Deploys DIGs to Geopolitical Zones, Launches Inter-State ‘Handshake Patrols’ to Boost Security
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective geopolitical zones as part of efforts to strengthen operational effectiveness, enhance supervision, and improve security coordination across Nigeria.
The deployment, which takes effect from June 15, 2026, was announced during the monthly conference of strategic senior officers held at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. According to the police leadership, the initiative is designed to bring strategic command closer to operational areas, reinforce accountability, and ensure quicker responses to emerging security threats nationwide.
Under the new arrangement, the DIGs will work closely with Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police to strengthen operational oversight and ensure the effective implementation of policing directives across the country.
In a related development, the IGP directed all Commissioners of Police nationwide to immediately establish coordinated inter-state security operations, codenamed “Handshake Patrols,” with neighbouring state commands.
The initiative is expected to enhance intelligence sharing, improve communication among commands, and facilitate joint responses to crimes that transcend state boundaries.
Disu noted that criminal elements often exploit jurisdictional gaps by committing offences in one state and fleeing to another to evade arrest. He therefore charged police commissioners to maintain regular engagement with neighbouring commands, conduct coordinated patrols along major entry and exit routes, and adopt a regional approach to tackling security challenges.
The police chief reiterated the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to intelligence-led policing, strategic coordination, and inter-agency collaboration aimed at safeguarding lives and property while strengthening public safety across the country.
The statement was issued on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, from the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
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