IGP Disu Backs State Policing, Deepens Security Reforms as Defence College Presents Strategic Research
By Pan Afric Reporters
Police boss says National Defence College study will shape future policing framework and strengthen Nigeria’s internal security architecture
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to comprehensive police reforms, the development of a workable state policing framework and stronger collaboration with strategic institutions to address Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
Disu made the commitment while receiving the leadership, management and participants of the National Defence College (NDC) on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters, Abuja, where discussions focused on police reforms, state policing, command and coordination mechanisms, as well as emerging internal security issues.
The development was disclosed in a press statement issued by the Nigeria Police Force and signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, dated 29 July 2026.
The delegation was led by the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, alongside senior military officers, faculty members and police officers currently undergoing strategic studies at the College.
Addressing the gathering, Rear Admiral Ahmed disclosed that the research paper presented to the Inspector-General was conceived, researched and developed entirely by police officers undergoing training at the College.
According to him, the participants independently conducted the study while faculty members only provided academic supervision and methodological guidance.
He explained that the research generated practical and innovative recommendations capable of strengthening the Nigeria Police Force and addressing future internal security challenges.
“The findings and recommendations will contribute meaningfully to the national conversation on police reform and strengthen the capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to address contemporary and emerging internal security challenges towards 2035,” the Commandant said.
Responding, IGP Disu described the study as timely, comprehensive and highly relevant to Nigeria’s changing security environment.
He commended the police participants for producing a scholarly work with practical value, noting that the recommendations would provide a solid foundation for the ongoing discourse on state policing in Nigeria.
“The research provides a strong foundation for shaping the framework for state policing, particularly through its sound methodology, comprehensive analysis of public concerns and practical recommendations informed by comparative experiences from countries operating state police systems,” the IGP stated.
Disu further observed that the study would support ongoing efforts to reposition the Nigeria Police Force through evidence-based reforms capable of addressing both present and future security realities.
The Inspector-General reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to strengthening institutional partnerships with the National Defence College and other strategic stakeholders in pursuit of effective policing, enhanced internal security and national development.
The National Defence College delegation included the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies, Major General K. E. Chigbu; College Secretary, Air Vice Marshal E. Owai; Provost of the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, Prof. A. O. Ahmad; Brigadier General G. Oyinlola; Brigadier General J. M. Chima; Commodore A. N. Umaru; Colonel M. Haribu; Colonel T. O. Samson; Colonel M. I. Ajibike; Colonel A. A. Abdulhalim, as well as police participants including Commissioner of Police S. A. Afunluhi, Deputy Commissioners of Police S. Yahaya, O. O. Yusuf and I. B. Usang.
The engagement forms part of the Nigeria Police Force’s broader efforts to deepen strategic collaboration with key national institutions in advancing professional policing, security sector reforms and sustainable national peace and stability.
