The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Tuesday undertook strategic courtesy visits to the headquarters of the Nigerian Correctional Service and the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps in Abuja, calling for deeper collaboration to strengthen Nigeria’s criminal justice system and internal security framework.
The visits, held on April 21, form part of ongoing efforts to enhance inter-agency cooperation across key security and justice institutions.
At the Correctional Service headquarters, the IGP—represented in a statement by Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid—emphasised the importance of improved synergy between the Nigeria Police Force and the correctional service, particularly in intelligence sharing, custodial security, and coordinated justice administration.
Disu noted that effective collaboration remains critical to strengthening national security and ensuring efficiency across the criminal justice value chain. He reaffirmed the commitment of the police to fostering institutional partnerships that will enhance investigations, reduce delays in prosecution, and support ongoing reforms within the correctional system.
Responding, the Controller-General of the Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche, described the visit as historic, noting that Disu is the first serving Inspector-General of Police to visit the service headquarters officially. He said the development reflects a strong commitment to inter-agency collaboration and criminal justice reform, while advocating enhanced joint training programmes to improve professionalism and operational efficiency.
At the headquarters of the NSCDC, the IGP reiterated the need for enhanced synergy among security agencies in addressing emerging threats, stressing that effective coordination remains vital to national stability and public safety.
He also reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening partnerships with sister agencies in advancing intelligence-led policing and improving operational efficiency across Nigeria’s internal security architecture.
In his response, the Commandant-General of the Corps, Ahmed Abubakar Audi, commended the IGP for the visit, describing it as the first of its kind by a sitting Inspector-General of Police to the Corps headquarters.
Audi acknowledged the Nigeria Police Force as the lead internal security agency and appreciated its continued support to the Corps. He further proposed the establishment of a joint fusion centre between both organisations to enhance collaboration, coordination, and intelligence-sharing in tackling evolving security challenges nationwide.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to building strong institutional partnerships with all security agencies as part of a collective effort to strengthen national security and ensure the safety of lives and property.
