Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has charged senior police officers to translate the resolutions and lessons from the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) into concrete action across Commands and Formations nationwide.
Disu gave the charge on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the closing ceremony of the three-day conference held in Owerri, Imo State, stressing that the true measure of the retreat would be the improvements recorded in policing after participants returned to their respective Commands.
The IGP directed participating officers to adopt a train-the-trainers approach by cascading lessons from the conference to Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders and other personnel under their supervision.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, he urged Commands to strengthen operational planning, intelligence gathering, personnel training and community engagement, while reiterating that the loyalty of the Nigeria Police Force remains to the Constitution, the law and the Nigerian people, rather than any political party, candidate or interest group.
Disu also charged senior officers to lead by example, insisting that professionalism, impartiality, discipline, integrity, respect for citizens’ rights and accountability must guide the conduct of police personnel.
He highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence, digital intelligence and data-driven policing, as well as professional media engagement, timely and accurate communication and sustained partnership with communities in strengthening public confidence in the Police.
The conference resolutions presented at the closing ceremony provided for a comprehensive Nigeria Police Election Security Roadmap anchored on intelligence, political neutrality, professionalism, technology, community partnership, accountability and inter-agency collaboration.
The roadmap places emphasis on early warning, operational coordination, personnel preparedness and effective response to election-related threats ahead of the 2027 general elections.
The closing ceremony was attended by Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma; President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN; the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, members of the Imo State Executive Council, senior police officers and other stakeholders.
The IGP appreciated the Government and people of Imo State for their hospitality, while also commending Lenders Consult Nigeria Limited, facilitators, lecturers and participants for their contributions to the success of CARSPO 2026.
The Nigeria Police Force said it remained committed to translating the outcomes of the conference into improved election preparedness, stronger supervision, intelligence-led and technology-enabled policing, enhanced community engagement and professional conduct across Commands and Formations nationwide.
