By Stephen Simon
Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has charged newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to shun corruption, abuse of power and all forms of misconduct, warning that the Nigeria Police Force will not tolerate indiscipline under their commands.
Disu gave the charge on Tuesday during the decoration ceremony of the newly promoted senior officers at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, where he described their elevation as a call to greater responsibility rather than a reward for past achievements.
The IGP congratulated the officers on their promotion, saying it was a recognition of their years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Force. He, however, reminded them that their new ranks come with greater expectations, adding that they must justify the confidence reposed in them through exemplary leadership and professionalism.
Disu urged the officers to lead with integrity, compassion and accountability, stressing that they must maintain zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and misconduct. He noted that their actions and decisions would shape the conduct of officers under their command and influence public perception of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to him, public trust remains the foundation of effective policing, emphasizing that communities are more willing to cooperate with officers who demonstrate fairness, respect for human rights and professionalism in the discharge of their duties.
The police chief also reiterated the Force’s commitment to building a modern, intelligence-driven and technology-oriented police service capable of addressing emerging security challenges across the country. He encouraged the newly promoted officers to embrace innovation while mentoring younger personnel to uphold the Force’s core values.
Disu expressed appreciation to President Bola Tinubu for his continued support for the Nigeria Police Force and commended the Police Service Commission for conducting what he described as a transparent and credible promotion exercise.
He urged the officers to wear their new ranks with humility and remain committed to safeguarding lives and property, insisting that the ultimate goal of policing is to build safer communities and restore public confidence in law enforcement.
