State Police Won’t Affect Your Careers, IGP Assures Officers

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has assured officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force that ongoing discussions on the creation of state police will not jeopardise their careers, welfare, pensions, or other entitlements.

Disu gave the assurance on Monday during a working visit to Jigawa State, where he met with Governor Umar Namadi, attended the 8th Executive Committee Meeting of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council in Dutse, and addressed personnel of the Jigawa State Police Command.

The police chief also used the visit to call for stronger collaboration between traditional institutions, security agencies and local communities, describing such partnerships as critical to tackling insecurity and fostering development across the country.

Addressing members of the Northern Traditional Rulers’ Council, Disu commended the council’s leadership under Muhammad Sa’ad Abubakar for promoting dialogue, peaceful coexistence and national unity.

He said traditional rulers remain indispensable partners in intelligence gathering, conflict resolution, community engagement and early warning mechanisms.

“The sustained collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies remains vital to addressing insecurity and promoting development across Northern Nigeria,” he said.

During a courtesy visit to Governor Namadi, the Inspector-General reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to working closely with the state government and other stakeholders to strengthen security, public safety and community policing initiatives.

Speaking later to officers and men of the command, Disu praised their dedication to maintaining peace and order in the state and reiterated the determination of the police leadership to improve operational effectiveness, personnel welfare, career advancement and service delivery.

He also sought to allay fears over proposals for state police, stressing that the reform was aimed at strengthening the country’s security architecture rather than weakening the existing force.

According to him, a strong national police institution would remain necessary to address interstate crimes and broader national security challenges.

“There is no cause for anxiety. The welfare, career progression, pensions and other legitimate benefits of personnel will remain protected throughout any transition process,” the IGP told the officers.

Disu further urged personnel to remain professional, disciplined and committed to their constitutional duties, warning that the force would maintain a zero-tolerance stance against corruption, extortion, abuse of office and other forms of misconduct.

He encouraged officers to deepen community engagement, embrace intelligence-led policing and uphold the highest standards of integrity and respect for human rights.

The Inspector-General said the Nigeria Police Force would continue to work with governments, traditional institutions, communities and other stakeholders to strengthen public trust, enhance operational effectiveness and promote peace, security and national development.