Odita Sunday 
IGP Disu Moves To Deepen Traditional Rulers’ Role In Security, Calms Police Officers Over State Police Reform
By Odita Sunday
Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has pushed for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions, security agencies and local communities as part of efforts to strengthen national security, while assuring officers of the Nigeria Police Force that proposed policing reforms would not threaten their careers, welfare or benefits.
The police chief gave the assurance on Monday during a working visit to Jigawa State, where he met with Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, participated in the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) in Dutse, and addressed officers and men of the Jigawa State Police Command.
Speaking at the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council meeting, IGP Disu commended the Council under the leadership of His Eminence, Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, CFR, mni, Sultan of Sokoto, for sustaining dialogue, peaceful coexistence and national cohesion across the region.
He stressed that traditional rulers remain strategic partners in intelligence gathering, conflict prevention, community engagement and early warning systems, adding that closer cooperation between security agencies and traditional institutions is essential to addressing insecurity and driving development across Northern Nigeria.
During his courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi, the Inspector-General reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening partnerships with the Jigawa State Government and other stakeholders to improve public safety and expand community-based policing initiatives.
Addressing personnel of the Jigawa State Police Command, IGP Disu praised officers for their dedication and contributions to maintaining peace and security in the state.
He assured them that the Force leadership remains committed to enhancing operational effectiveness, improving personnel welfare, supporting career advancement and strengthening service delivery across the Nigeria Police Force.
The Inspector-General also moved to calm concerns over discussions surrounding the proposed establishment of State Police, stressing that officers had no reason to fear the reform process.
According to him, the proposal is designed to strengthen Nigeria’s policing framework while preserving a strong national policing institution capable of responding to interstate and broader national security challenges.
He further assured officers that their welfare, career progression, pensions and other legitimate entitlements would remain protected under any transition arrangement.
IGP Disu urged personnel to remain professional, disciplined and focused on their constitutional duties, warning that the Force would sustain its zero-tolerance policy against corruption, extortion, abuse of office and all forms of misconduct.
He also encouraged officers to strengthen community engagement, adopt intelligence-led policing and uphold integrity and respect for human rights.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to building public trust, improving operational capacity and working with governments, traditional institutions, communities and other stakeholders to promote peace, security and national development.
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