POLICE TO BUILD ON PAST ELECTION SUCCESSES AND PROFESSIONALISM, SAYS IGP DISU

Inspector-General of Police assures citizens of enhanced operational readiness, drawing from recent electoral experiences to guarantee transparent and secure conduct ahead of upcoming polls

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the Nigeria Police Force will display utmost professionalism and build comprehensively on past operational successes to secure the 2027 general elections.  

Speaking on security preparations, the Inspector-General emphasized that the force has conducted thorough evaluations of its performance across recent electoral cycles, identifying operational strengths and areas requiring strategic refinement.  

He noted that institutional lessons learned from previous off-season and general elections have been integrated into a unified tactical framework designed to optimize deployment, improve crowd management, and safeguard electoral assets.

The police chief gave assurances that the conduct of personnel before, during, and after the polls will reflect high standards of discipline and neutrality, reinforcing public confidence in national security agencies.

Security analysts have commended the proactive stance, noting that seamless inter-agency collaboration and early intelligence-led operations remain vital to mitigating potential threats and maintaining public order throughout the electoral period.