Disu: State Police Won’t Affect Careers, Nigeria Police Will Become Federal Police Service
IGP Disu assures officers of job security, says Nigeria Police to retain specialised units under proposed federal policing arrangement.
IGP Disu assures officers of job security, says Nigeria Police to retain specialised units under proposed federal policing arrangement.
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun Disu, has assured officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force that the proposed creation of state police will not affect their careers or lead to the disbandment of the existing force.
The IGP said under the proposed policing arrangement, the Nigeria Police would transition into a Federal Police Service while retaining its strategic formations and specialised units.
Disu gave the assurance during his first official visit to the Jigawa State Police Command Headquarters in Dutse.
Addressing officers during the visit, the police chief sought to allay concerns over the ongoing national conversation on the establishment of state police, stressing that personnel of the force would continue to play critical roles within the country’s security architecture.
He maintained that the proposed reform was aimed at strengthening policing and improving security delivery rather than undermining the careers of serving officers.
The visit also featured a presentation by the Jigawa State Police Command on its achievements in combating crime and maintaining public safety across the state.
Disu later paid a courtesy visit to Governor Umar Namadi at the Government House in Dutse, where he reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police to working closely with state governments in addressing security challenges.
According to him, stronger collaboration between the police and state authorities remains essential to tackling emerging threats and improving public safety.
The IGP’s visit coincided with the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers Council, where participants deliberated on insecurity, intelligence gathering, youth development and community policing as strategies for strengthening security across the region.
The meeting underscored the growing calls for enhanced local participation in policing and intelligence gathering as part of efforts to address security challenges in the country.
