The Nigeria Police Force would no longer operate as usual, according to Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, who emphasized that no official is above the law.
There won’t be any sacred cows under his leadership, according to Disu, who also stated that position, seniority, or status won’t provide any protection. The IGP gave a speech at the first-ever gathering of strategic police managers on Wednesday at the Peacekeeping Conference Center in Abuja.
The Nigeria Police Force exists to serve the people, protect the country, and enforce the rule of law, the new IGP told the officers, adding that they must be viewed as daily responsibilities.
“We must be clear-eyed about our realities. In an era of heightened public scrutiny and instant communication, every action of the Police reflects instantly on the entire Force and indeed, on Nigeria itself,” the IGP said.
“Misconduct, abuse of power, corruption, extortion, unlawful arrest or detention, no matter how isolated, erodes confidence and dishonours the uniform. Let me be unambiguous: such conduct will not be tolerated.
“Senior officers must lead by example, enforce discipline, and uphold the highest ethical standards at all times. As leaders, we must continually remind ourselves of an enduring truth: authority is strongest when it is exercised with restraint, fairness, and sound judgment.
“While the uniform confers lawful power, it is our conduct, our words, actions, and decisions that ultimately confers legitimacy. Respect for human rights is, therefore not optional; it is fundamental to professional policing and central t o sustaining public trust.
“The Nigeria Police Force is, first and foremost, the people’s police, and our continued relevance depends on the confidence the public places in us. Every Nigerian, irrespective of status, belief, or background, must be treated with dignity, fairness, and respect.
“Any conduct that undermines these principles weakens public confidence, erodes institutional legitimacy, and will not be condoned under this leadership.
“To restore and sustain public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force, our internal accountability mechanisms will be strengthened, revitalised, and insulated from undue influence.
“The Force Provost, the Complaints Response Unit,and the X-Squad will be empowered to operate decisively, independently, and without fear or favour in the investigation misconduct, abuse of authority, corruption, or unprofessional conduct. The message must be clear: no officer is above the law.
“Citizens must feel safe and encouraged to report wrongdoing, while officers must understand that loyalty to the Force does nof extend t o shielding misconduct or tolerating indiscipline.
“Officers found culpable will face swift and appropriate disciplinary action, including dismissal and prosecution where applicable. This administration will act firmly, fairly, and transparently to deter misconduct, reinforce discipline, and restore public trust in the Nigeria Police Force.
“At the same time, discipline must go hand in hand with capacity building. We will undertake a comprehensive review of our recruitment processes to ensure that only individuals of sound character, competence, and commitment are admitted into the Nigeria Police Force.”
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