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Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has inaugurated an eight-member committee to drive the implementation of state policing and advance his reform agenda, shortly after his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous IGP.
The committee, chaired by Olu Ogunsakin, is tasked with overseeing the rollout of the proposed state police structure.
Disu unveiled the panel during his first formal meeting with senior officers, following his ratification by the Nigeria Police Council and ahead of his official swearing-in by President Bola Tinubu.
Speaking to the force leadership, Disu stressed that leadership goes beyond titles and must be anchored on responsibility, professionalism, and accountability.
He said policing authority should be exercised with restraint, noting that respect for human rights and fairness must remain central to operations nationwide.
His appointment followed the resignation of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun, after which Disu was named acting police chief on February 24, 2026, before receiving formal approval.
The new IGP also announced plans to strengthen internal oversight, directing that units such as the Public Complaint Unit and X-Squad operate with greater independence.Â
He added that decentralising policing would allow subnational governments to play a more active role in addressing insecurity.
The move comes as persistent security concerns heightens across Nigeria, including kidnappings, banditry, and communal violence, with the proposed state police system seen as a key part of broader efforts to improve local response and coordination.
