The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has highlighted the Nigeria Police Force’s efforts to strengthen community protection, professional policing and human rights as part of Nigeria’s commitments under the United States-Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Joint Working Group Roadmap.
According to Force Public Relations Officer Force Headquarters, Abuja CSP Ani Iniedu, Disu represented the Nigeria Police Force at the second meeting of the Joint Working Group held on August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where participants reviewed progress on the Roadmap for the April-June 2026 reporting period and identified areas for enhanced cooperation.
The IGP was part of the Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser and comprising the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs and heads of other security and law-enforcement agencies.
Presenting the Police Force’s contributions to the Roadmap, Disu highlighted sustained counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations, increased police presence in vulnerable communities, strengthened early-warning mechanisms and measures aimed at protecting and facilitating the safe return of internally displaced persons.
He disclosed that personnel from specialised police formations had been deployed to vulnerable local government areas during the reporting period to reinforce public safety and deter violent extremist and criminal groups.
The IGP also said the recruitment of 50,000 police constables was progressing towards the final pre-training stage, with preparations underway for comprehensive training based on an improved curriculum and international best practices.
Disu further underscored the importance of community policing and engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, stressing that public trust, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence were essential to achieving sustainable security.
He reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to lawful and professional investigations, civilian protection, human rights and due process, noting that these principles remained central to the Force’s contribution to Nigeria’s broader counterterrorism, criminal justice and rule-of-law objectives.
The IGP pledged that the Nigeria Police Force would sustain its contribution to the Joint Working Group Roadmap through professional policing, enhanced community protection, stronger investigative capacity and continued support for Nigeria’s wider security and rule-of-law priorities.
