The new Inspector-General of Police for Nigeria, Tunji Disu, don hold important security meeting with police commanders and other senior officers wey dey in charge of security for the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), Abuja. The meeting happen as part of fresh efforts by the new police leadership to strengthen security operations and improve coordination among security agencies inside the nation’s capital.
The gathering bring together top police officers wey dey head different divisions and tactical units for the FCT Police Command. The meeting focus mainly on intelligence gathering, operational readiness, crime prevention strategies, and stronger cooperation between the police and other security agencies operating inside Abuja.
This development come shortly after Disu take over as the new Inspector-General of Police following the resignation of former police chief, Kayode Egbetokun, in February. President Bola Ahmed Tinubu later swear him in as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police at the Presidential Villa in Abuja during a brief ceremony before the Federal Executive Council meeting.
Since assuming office, Disu don begin series of consultations and internal reviews across the police force to evaluate existing security strategies and identify areas wey require urgent reforms. His meeting with FCT commanders is seen as one of the first steps to reinforce policing structure in the country’s capital city.
During the meeting, the police chief reportedly emphasised that Abuja holds a very sensitive position in Nigeria’s national security structure. As the seat of government, Abuja hosts major federal institutions, diplomatic missions, international organisations and strategic national infrastructure. Because of this, any security breach within the territory can have wider implications for the country’s stability and global reputation.
Disu therefore urge the commanders to strengthen intelligence-led policing across the territory. He stressed that officers must remain proactive and detect criminal threats before they escalate into major incidents. According to him, modern policing requires strong intelligence networks, close monitoring of criminal activities and quick responses to security alerts.
Security challenges in and around Abuja have continued to attract national attention in recent years. Communities around the outskirts of the capital have experienced occasional kidnapping incidents and attacks linked to armed criminal groups operating in nearby forests and rural areas.
Because of these threats, security agencies have increased patrol operations, mounted checkpoints and deployed surveillance teams across strategic entry and exit routes leading into the capital city.
During the meeting, the Inspector-General also stressed the need for stronger collaboration between the police and other security agencies such as the Department of State Services, the Nigerian Armed Forces and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps. He told commanders that effective communication between these agencies is essential in order to prevent operational gaps during joint security operations.
Participants at the meeting reportedly discussed issues relating to intelligence sharing, crime mapping and deployment of security resources within the Federal Capital Territory. Commanders also briefed the police chief on current security developments across different districts of Abuja.
The meeting also touched on the importance of community policing as a tool for crime prevention. Disu urged officers to maintain a positive relationship with residents and community leaders, explaining that public cooperation is critical for successful policing.
According to him, members of the public are more willing to provide useful information to security agencies when they trust the officers responsible for protecting them. Such cooperation, he said, helps law enforcement agencies detect criminal plots early and respond quickly.
Stone Reporters note say the new Inspector-General’s meeting with FCT security commanders is part of a broader strategy to reposition the Nigeria Police Force and strengthen internal discipline within the institution.
Before his appointment as Inspector-General, Tunji Disu had built a long career inside the Nigeria Police Force, serving in different operational and investigative positions. He previously served as Commissioner of Police in Rivers State and also held key roles in Lagos State where he led the Rapid Response Squad, a specialised police unit known for tackling violent crime and armed robbery.
In recent years he also served as Assistant Inspector-General in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department annex in Lagos, where he supervised major criminal investigations.
Security analysts believe his experience in intelligence-led policing could influence how the police force tackles organised crime and other security threats across the country.
At the Abuja meeting, commanders also raised operational challenges affecting policing activities within the Federal Capital Territory. Some of these issues include manpower shortages, logistics limitations and the need for modern technological tools to support crime detection.
Discussions reportedly included the expansion of digital surveillance systems, improved communication technology and better operational equipment for officers deployed across the territory.
As the meeting ended, the Inspector-General directed all commanders to intensify patrol operations, strengthen intelligence networks and maintain regular security briefings in order to respond swiftly to emerging threats.
For residents of Abuja, the outcome of the meeting represents another effort by the Nigerian authorities to improve security and ensure the safety of the capital city, which remains the political and administrative heart of the country.
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