By Nkechi Eze
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has demanded zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline among senior police officers, warning that leadership positions must be matched with integrity, professionalism and accountability.
Disu said higher rank comes with greater responsibility, charging newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs) to demonstrate sound judgement, effective command and commitment to the rule of law in the discharge of their duties.
According to an official statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the IGP gave the charge on Thursday, November 12, 2026, while declaring open an Executive Training on Advanced Command, Strategic Leadership and Policing Governance for newly promoted AIGs and CPs at the National Institute of Police Studies (NIPS), Abuja.
Congratulating the officers on their promotions, Disu urged them to anticipate security challenges, manage resources effectively and make decisions guided by professionalism and the public interest.
He identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as essential pillars of effective police leadership, insisting that corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline must have no place in the Force.
The Police Chief also emphasised the importance of mentorship and personnel welfare, noting that the quality of officers developed and the institutional legacy left behind were important measures of leadership.
He further charged the senior officers to earn public confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and responsive service delivery.
Disu urged participants to take the training seriously and translate the knowledge acquired into stronger command performance and improved public safety.
In his address, the Director-General of NIPS, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, said senior police command required a broader understanding of security patterns and organisational challenges.
Ogunsakin explained that the training would combine practical scenarios, dialogue and strategic thinking to sharpen the participants’ judgement and prepare them to lead with courage, humanity and confidence.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to continuous professional development, accountable leadership and personnel welfare as foundations for effective and people-oriented policing.
