Senator Ibrahim Gaidam, Minister of Police Affairs, has stated that discipline, accountability, and respect for human rights must be the foundation of policing in Nigeria. He made the declaration during the formal unveiling and handover of the Nigeria Police Regulations (Amendment) 2026 in Abuja. The updated regulations, issued pursuant to Section 138 of the Police Act, 2020, are intended to provide clear operational guidelines and strengthen institutional accountability within the Nigeria Police Force. Gaidam described the document as a symbol of renewed commitment to professionalism and rule of law, aligning with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's renewed hope agenda on effective policing.
The minister tasked the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, with ensuring the regulations are widely disseminated and strictly enforced across all levels of command. Disu affirmed that the Force would swiftly implement the provisions through integration into training and operational systems. Professor Olu Ogunsakin, Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, said the gazetting of the regulations bridges the gap between the Police Act, 2020, and operational realities. UNDP Nigeria's Resident Representative, Elsie Attafuah, welcomed the development as a step toward a modern, people-centred police service.
Senator Ibrahim Gaidam's emphasis on human rights and accountability rings hollow without proof of enforcement in police stations across the country. The Nigeria Police Regulations (Amendment) 2026 exist on paper, but officers still operate with impunity in many states. Ordinary Nigerians will only feel the impact if these rules are applied in remote precincts, not just announced in Abuja. A document handed over in a ceremony does not change conduct on the street.
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