Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu on Tuesday, June 9, disclosed the operational successes recorded by the Nigeria Police Force from May till date, with a charge to senior police officers to remain proactive, intelligence-driven, and adaptive in addressing the evolving security challenges confronting the nation.
The IGP enumerated the achievements at the monthly conference with strategic senior officers of the Force held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
Among the successes recorded are the arrest of eight suspected terrorists, 55 kidnap suspects, 65 armed robbery suspects, 29 murder suspects, and 42 suspected cultists.
Others are the rescue of 88 kidnapped victims and the recovery of 114 firearms, 843 rounds of ammunition, and 28 stolen vehicles through various operations across the country.
At the conference, which brought together Deputy Inspectors-General of Police, Assistant Inspectors-General of Police, Commissioners of Police and other senior officers, was the review of the nation’s security situation, along with the assessment of ongoing policing strategies.
Addressing the officers, the Inspector-General of Police noted the security threats being faced in the nation, ranging from kidnapping to armed robbery, cult-related violence, terrorism, banditry, farmer-herder conflicts, and cyber-enabled crimes.
He stressed the need for stronger leadership, improved coordination, and effective operational responses to ensure the Force remains ahead of emerging criminal threats.
The Inspector-General directed Commissioners of Police nationwide to strengthen intelligence gathering, deepen community policing initiatives, and institutionalise regular stakeholder engagements with traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, market associations, transport unions, and other critical community stakeholders. He stressed that public trust and community partnership remain indispensable to effective policing and crime prevention.
Reaffirming the Force’s commitment to professionalism and accountability, the IGP urged senior officers to lead by example, maintain discipline within their Commands, prioritize personnel welfare, and ensure strict compliance with established operational procedures.
He further emphasized the importance of effective engagement with the media to enhance public understanding of policing activities and counter misinformation.
He reiterated the Nigeria Police Force commitment to intelligence-led policing, strategic leadership, community partnership, and the protection of lives and property as it continues to strengthen internal security and public safety across the country.
