IGP Disu urges stronger collaboration between traditional leaders, security forces, and communities

The Inspector‑General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, urged stronger collaboration among traditional institutions, security agencies and communities to foster peace, unity and development.

He reassured officers of the Nigeria Police Force that ongoing policing reforms would not jeopardise their careers, welfare or accrued benefits.

The comments were made on Monday during a working visit to Jigawa State. Disu paid a courtesy visit to Executive Governor Mallam Umar Namadi, attended the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council (NTRC) in Dutse, and addressed officers of the Jigawa State Police Command.

At the NTRC meeting, led by Alhaji Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar, Sultan of Sokoto, the IGP praised the Council’s continued role in promoting dialogue, peaceful coexistence and national cohesion.

He highlighted the vital role of traditional rulers in intelligence gathering, conflict resolution, community engagement and early warning, stressing that sustained partnership between traditional institutions and security agencies is essential for tackling insecurity and advancing development across Northern Nigeria.

During his courtesy visit to Governor Namadi, Disu reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to working closely with the Jigawa State Government and other key stakeholders to strengthen security, public safety and community‑based policing initiatives.

Addressing the Jigawa State Police Command, the IGP thanked officers for their dedication and contributions to maintaining peace and security within the state.

He reiterated the Force leadership’s pledge to enhance operational capacity, personnel welfare, career development and service delivery across the Nigeria Police Force.

The Inspector‑General also addressed concerns about proposed state police forces, assuring officers that there was no cause for anxiety.

He explained that the reform aims to strengthen Nigeria’s policing architecture while preserving a robust national police institution capable of addressing interstate and national security threats.

Disu further assured personnel that their welfare, career progression, pensions and other legitimate benefits would remain protected throughout any transition process.

He urged officers to remain professional, disciplined and focused on their constitutional duties, warning that the Force would maintain a zero‑tolerance stance against corruption, extortion, abuse of office and other misconduct.

Disu encouraged personnel to deepen community engagement, adopt intelligence‑led policing and uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strengthening public trust, enhancing operational effectiveness and collaborating with governments, traditional institutions, communities and other stakeholders to promote peace, security and national development.