THE Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has declared that the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership will not tolerate any conduct that undermines human rights, weakens public confidence, or damages the institution’s credibility.
Speaking at his inaugural conference with senior officers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre, Force Headquarters in Abuja, Disu made it clear that “there will be no sacred cows.”
He stressed that respect for human rights is not optional but a fundamental pillar of professional policing and essential to maintaining public trust.
According to him, upholding these standards reinforces the rule of law and strengthens the moral authority upon which effective policing depends.
To restore and sustain confidence in the Force, Disu said internal accountability structures would be reinforced and shielded from undue interference.
Units such as the Force Provost, the Complaint Response Unit, and the X-Squad will be empowered to investigate cases of misconduct, abuse of power, corruption, and unprofessional behaviour independently and without bias.
He emphasised that no officer is above the law and encouraged citizens to feel safe reporting wrongdoing.
Officers, he added, must understand that loyalty to the Force does not include covering up misconduct or excusing indiscipline.
Under his leadership, rank, seniority, or position will not protect any officer found culpable, as swift disciplinary action — including dismissal or prosecution where necessary — will follow.
Disu further noted that the authority of the police is rooted not only in statutory powers but in public trust, warning that once that trust erodes, the effectiveness of the Force is compromised.
He reminded officers that leadership is defined by responsibility, not title, and reaffirmed that the Nigeria Police Force exists to serve the people, protect the nation, and uphold the rule of law.
In an era of heightened public scrutiny and instant communication, he cautioned that every action taken by an officer reflects on the entire institution.
While the uniform grants lawful authority, he said, it is the conduct, words, and decisions of officers that ultimately determine legitimacy.
Professionalism, accountability, and transparency, he assured, will not merely be slogans but the guiding standards of his administration.
