By Nkechi Eze
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has charged personnel of the Imo State Police Command to strengthen professionalism, community engagement and intelligence-led policing to enhance the protection of lives and property in the state.
Disu gave the charge on Thursday, September 24, 2026, during an operational visit to the Imo State Police Command Headquarters in Owerri, where he received briefings on the security situation, ongoing crime-fighting operations, achievements and challenges confronting the Command.
According to an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Iniedu, the IGP was received by the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, alongside the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 9 Headquarters, Umuahia, AIG Kanayo Uzuegbu, and other senior officers.
Addressing police personnel and stakeholders, Disu stressed the importance of mutual trust and sustained partnership between the Police and communities in tackling security challenges.
He urged officers and men to uphold discipline, integrity and respect for members of the public while improving intelligence gathering, community engagement and prompt response to security concerns.
The IGP said the Police and the community remained partners in the collective responsibility of maintaining peace and security, urging personnel to sustain a professional and service-oriented approach to policing.
Stakeholders at the engagement, including representatives of the Police Community Relations Committee, traditional institutions, the Nigerian Bar Association, civil society and community groups, commended the Police for their efforts in maintaining peace in the state and pledged continued support for community-based security initiatives.
As part of the visit, Disu also paid a courtesy call on the Eze Imo, HRM Eze Dr E.C. Okeke, CFR, where discussions focused on peace, security, conflict prevention and the role of traditional institutions in strengthening community partnerships.
The visit forms part of the Police leadership’s efforts to strengthen operational readiness, intelligence-led policing and stakeholder collaboration in securing communities across the country.
