The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, on Wednesday inaugurated an eight-member committee to oversee the implementation of state policing and advance his policing reform agenda following his confirmation as the 23rd indigenous head of the Nigeria Police Force.
The development came during Disu’s first formal engagement with senior police officers since his appointment was unanimously ratified by the Nigeria Police Council, paving the way for his swearing-in by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu at the Presidential Villa.
Professor Olu Ogunsakin was named chairman of the eight-member committee tasked with coordinating the rollout of the proposed state police framework.
Addressing the top hierarchy of the force, the IGP emphasised that leadership goes beyond rank, describing it as a responsibility that must be guided by professionalism, discipline, and accountability across commands nationwide.
He stressed that authority is most effective when exercised with restraint and underscored the importance of respect for human rights, noting that every Nigerian deserves dignity, fairness, and justice regardless of status or background.
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Disu also announced plans to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms, directing that the Public Complaint Unit and the X-Squad be empowered to function independently to enhance oversight within the force.
On decentralisation, the police chief said the introduction of state policing would enable various levels of government to play more active roles in addressing security challenges at the grassroots.
The inauguration of the committee comes at a critical period for the police institution following a leadership transition.
President Tinubu appointed Disu as Acting Inspector-General of Police on February 24, 2026, after the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun, with the appointment later endorsed by the Police Council.
Disu is expected to be formally sworn in as substantive IGP during a meeting of the Federal Executive Council.
His appointment coincides with growing concerns over insecurity nationwide, including rising incidents of kidnapping, banditry, and community attacks, with the proposed state police initiative forming a key component of ongoing security sector reforms aimed at improving local response and operational effectiveness.