The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism, community protection, human rights and the rule of law.
Disu made this known on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, in Washington, D.C., while representing the Nigeria Police Force at the second United States-Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Joint Working Group meeting.
The meeting reviewed progress recorded under the CPC Joint Working Group Roadmap during the April-June 2026 reporting period and explored opportunities for deeper cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in tackling security and law-enforcement challenges.
The IGP was part of a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser and comprising the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs, and heads of other security and law-enforcement agencies.
Presenting the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to the implementation of the Roadmap, Disu highlighted sustained counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations, increased police presence in vulnerable communities, early-warning mechanisms and measures to facilitate the protection and safe return of internally displaced persons.
He said specialised police formations were deployed to vulnerable Local Government Areas during the reporting period to reinforce public safety and deter violent extremist and criminal groups.
Disu also disclosed that preparations for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables had reached the final pre-training stage, with comprehensive training programmes being developed around an improved curriculum and international best practices.
The IGP stressed the importance of community engagement in strengthening national security, noting that the Police had continued to deepen collaboration with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other critical stakeholders.
According to him, public trust, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence remain critical to achieving sustainable security across Nigeria.
Disu further reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to conducting lawful and professional investigations, protecting civilians, respecting human rights and adhering to due process.
He noted that these principles remained central to the Police contribution to Nigeria’s broader counterterrorism and criminal justice framework.
The IGP assured the Joint Working Group of the NPF’s continued commitment to implementing the Roadmap through professional policing, enhanced community protection, strengthened investigative capacity and sustained support for Nigeria’s security and rule-of-law objectives.
The meeting also underscored the importance of sustained Nigeria-United States cooperation in strengthening institutional capacity and addressing emerging security challenges.
