The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has called on personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to rise above actions that could diminish the honour and integrity of their uniforms.
Disu made the call on Tuesday in Abuja at an event to mark the 2026 National Police Day with the theme, Community Partnership: Building Trust.Nigeria Investment Guide
\u201cWe must rise above indiscipline, misconduct and above every action that diminishes the honor of our uniform,\u201d he said.
He said the National Police Day was a moment that would define the Nigeria Police Force, both at present and in the future.
According to him, the National Police Day is a moment of truth, a moment to honour sacrifice, a moment to reflect with honesty and a moment to make a clear statement.
He said it was also a moment to make a clear commitment about the future of policing in Nigeria.
\u201cTo the officers and men of the Nigerian Police Force across our country, I speak to you today, not just as your I-G, but as one of you.
\u201cI know the risks you take, I know the sacrifices you make, I know the pressure you face, I recognise your dedication, and I salute your courage.
\u201cI must also speak with clarity because this moment demands honesty, and the Nigerian Police Force must rise,\u201d he said.
The I-G warned that rank would not shield wrongdoing, uniform would never excuse abuse and authority would not override the rule of law.
According to him, accountability under my leadership will be firm, fair and without exception and will stand firmly with every officer who does what is right.
Disu said his leadership would improve personnel welfare, strengthen their capacities, and ensure that they were properly equipped.
He said a respected professional police force must be built on officers who were supported, trained and treated with dignity.
\u201cTo the Nigerian people, I speak today not with promises, but with commitment, we understand your concerns.
\u201cWe acknowledge the distance that has grown between the Nigerian people and us; we will continue to support you and are determined to close that gap.
\u201cYou will see a police force that is more accountable, more professional, more disciplined and more humane.
\u201cA police force that does not intimidate but protects, that does not agitate but partners, that does not instil fear but earns respect,\u201d he said.<\/p>\r\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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