The Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has urged officers of the Nigeria Police Force to uphold discipline and integrity to preserve the honour of their uniforms. Speaking on Tuesday in Abuja during the 2026 National Police Day event themed Community Partnership: Building Trust, Disu stressed that the occasion marked a defining moment for the force's present and future. He described it as an opportunity for honesty, reflection and commitment to policing in Nigeria.
Disu acknowledged the sacrifices and pressures officers face, vowing to improve welfare, training and equipment under his leadership. He warned that rank, uniform or authority would not shield misconduct, pledging firm accountability without exception. The IGP also addressed public trust concerns, promising a more accountable, professional and humane police force that protects rather than intimidates.
Disu's blunt warning to officers who dishonour their uniforms lands hardest on those who weaponise authority. His pledge to shield only the rightdoers signals a rare moment of clarity—if followed through, it could force a culture shift where impunity no longer cloaks itself in blue.
