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IGP Disu orders weapons audit across commands

Daily Dispatch May 5, 2026

….. Condemns Recent Extra-judicial Killing In Delta State The Inspector General of Police, IGP Olatunj Rilwan Disu on Tuesday ordered commissioners of Police in the Commands to conduct an immediate nationwide audit of arms and ammunition in custody IGP Disu gave the directive while speaking

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IGP Olatunji Disu Orders Dismissal, Prosecution of Officers Over Killing of 28-Year-Old Unarmed Suspect in Delta

Daily Dispatch April 29, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the dismissal and criminal prosecution of officers linked to the fatal shooting of a suspect in Effurun, Delta State. In a statement issued on Wednesday by Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, police said the decision followed disciplinary proceedings into the April 26, 2026 incident […]

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IGP Tunji Disu Proposes State Policing, 60-Month Transition Plan

Daily Dispatch March 31, 2026

The Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has unveiled a far-reaching proposal aimed at restructuring Nigeria’s policing system, including a transition toward decentralised, state-controlled police services. According to details of the proposal, the IGP is advocating a 60-month transition period to gradually shift from the current centralised policing model to a

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IGP Submits Framework on State Police Creation to Senate

Daily Dispatch March 26, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has submitted a comprehensive framework to the Nigerian Senate for the establishment of state police across the country. The move is seen as a significant step toward decentralising policing and addressing growing security challenges nationwide. According to sources, the proposed framework outlines the structure,

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IGP Disu Orders Major Redeployment of Senior Police Officers Nationwide

Daily Dispatch March 24, 2026

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved a sweeping redeployment of senior officers across the Nigeria Police Force as part of ongoing reforms aimed at strengthening operational efficiency and leadership capacity. The directive, announced under the Force’s re-organization plan, is designed to enhance service delivery and ensure a more effective

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Police Debunk Report on Disbandment of Tactical Units Nationwide, Clarify IGP’s Directive

Daily Dispatch March 22, 2026

The Nigeria Police Force has dismissed reports claiming that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, ordered the disbandment of all police units and squads at state commands, describing the publication as a misrepresentation of his directive. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the reports was […]