By Augustine Akhilomen
…Vows To Tackle Insecurity
…Declares Zero Tolerance For Corruption
Newly decorated Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has declared that the era of impunity in the Nigeria Police Force is over.
Disu, who was on Wednesday decorated by President Bola Tinubu at the Presidential Villa, Abuja, stated that police under him must respect human rights.
“I will let them know that the era of impunity is over,” Disu said. “I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to follow human rights. I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance to corruption.”
The Acting IGP said the President’s remarks during the ceremony, in which he highlighted his past assignments and achievements, were deeply moving and served as a challenge to deliver results.
“It shows the President took his time to monitor officers working everywhere in the country. It almost brought me to tears. It shows he is throwing a challenge at me to go out there and do what I’m known for and ensure that I bring peace to the country,” Disu said.
Disu emphasised that policing cannot succeed without the cooperation of the public, stressing that citizens must be treated as partners in security efforts.
“One of the first lectures I’m going to have with my men is to let them know that the citizens of this country are the boss. No police anywhere in the world can succeed without the cooperation of members of the public,” he said.
In the same vein, he also acknowledged the security challenges confronting Nigeria, including banditry and insurgency, but praised officers for their dedication.
“All police officers around have been doing their best. They are hardworking people. All I need to do is to channel their morale and their thoughts to make things better,” he stated.
