The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to comprehensive police reforms, the advancement of state policing, and stronger inter-agency collaboration following a courtesy visit by the leadership of the National Defence College (NDC) to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit, which took place on July 29, 2026, brought together the Commandant, management team, directing staff, participants, and support staff of the National Defence College.
Discussions focused on police reform, state policing, command and coordination protocols, as well as other emerging internal security issues.
The delegation was led by the Commandant of the National Defence College, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, and included Major General K. E. Chigbu, Deputy Commandant/Director of Studies; Air Vice Marshal E. Owai, College Secretary; Prof. A. O. Ahmad, Provost, Centre for Strategic Research and Studies (CSRS); Brigadier General G. Oyinlola; Brigadier General J. M. Chima; Commodore A. N. Umaru; Colonel M. Haribu; Colonel T. O. Samson; Colonel M. I. Ajibike; and Colonel A. A. Abdulhalim. Also present were police participants, including CP S. A. Afunluhi, DCP S. Yahaya, DCP O. O. Yusuf, and DCP I. B. Usang.
Speaking during the visit, Rear Admiral Ahmed disclosed that the research paper presented to the Inspector-General was the outcome of an extensive study conducted entirely by police officers undergoing the College’s programme.
He explained that while faculty members provided academic supervision and methodological guidance, the participants independently applied their professional expertise, critical thinking, and operational experience to develop practical, innovative, and implementable strategic recommendations.
According to him, the study’s findings are expected to enrich the ongoing national discourse on police reform and enhance the Nigeria Police Force’s capacity to effectively address current and future internal security challenges through 2035.
Responding, IGP Disu described the research as both timely and highly relevant to Nigeria’s changing security environment. He commended the officers for producing a well-researched, insightful, and practical document capable of supporting ongoing reform initiatives within the Force.
The Inspector-General noted that the study provides a valuable framework for discussions on state policing, particularly through its comprehensive analysis of public concerns, sound research methodology, and practical recommendations informed by comparative experiences from countries operating state police systems.
IGP Disu reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to deepening institutional collaboration with the National Defence College and other strategic stakeholders to strengthen policing, enhance internal security, and promote sustainable national development.
