The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Ridwan Disu, has charged senior officers of the Nigerian Police Force to strengthen intelligence-led policing and adopt proactive strategies in addressing the nation’s evolving security challenges.
Speaking during a conference with senior police officers, the IGP described the meeting as coming at a critical period in Nigeria’s security landscape, noting that the country continues to face threats ranging from terrorism, kidnapping, armed robbery, cult-related violence, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, cyber-enabled crimes and other emerging criminal activities.
According to him, the growing complexity of crime across the country requires strategic leadership, effective coordination and unwavering commitment from all levels of command within the Force.
“These threats demand more than vigilance. They require strategic leadership, effective coordination and unwavering commitment from every level of command within the Nigerian Police Force,” the IGP stated.
He urged commanders to continuously assess the changing dynamics of crime and criminality, strengthen operational responses and ensure that policing strategies remain proactive, intelligence-driven and adaptive to emerging threats.
The police chief emphasized that Nigerians have high expectations of the Force and that officers must remain ahead of criminal elements seeking to undermine public peace and national security.
Highlighting the Force’s recent achievements, IGP Disu disclosed that despite prevailing security challenges, the Nigerian Police Force has recorded significant operational successes through intelligence-led policing, strategic deployments, inter-agency collaboration and the dedication of personnel nationwide.
Providing a breakdown of achievements recorded since the last conference held on March 5, 2026, the IGP revealed that police operatives arrested eight suspected terrorists, 29 murder and culpable homicide suspects, 65 armed robbery suspects, 55 suspected kidnappers and 42 suspected cultists.
He further disclosed that police operations led to the rescue of 88 kidnapped victims across various parts of the country.
In addition, the Force recovered a total of 114 firearms and 843 rounds of ammunition of different calibres during various operations. Twenty-eight stolen vehicles were also recovered.
The Inspector-General cited a recent operation in the Federal Capital Territory as a demonstration of the effectiveness of intelligence-led policing. According to him, actionable intelligence revealed that a group of five suspected kidnappers were on their way to Abuja with plans to carry out criminal activities.
Through coordinated intelligence gathering and operational deployment, police operatives successfully intercepted and arrested the suspects before they could execute their plans.
“This achievement demonstrates the dedication of our personnel and the effectiveness of coordinated policing strategies,” he said.
While commending officers for their sacrifices and resilience, the IGP noted that although considerable progress has been made, more work remains to be done in securing the country.
He expressed profound appreciation to officers and men of the Force for their commitment and service, urging them to remain steadfast in the discharge of their duties to ensure the safety and security of all Nigerians.
The conference is expected to further strengthen operational strategies and enhance collaboration among senior officers in tackling security challenges across the country.
