PCRC Tasks New IGP Disu To Deepen Police Reforms

The Police-Community Relations Committee (PCRC) has tasked the newly appointed acting inspector-general of police, Olatunji Disu, to deepen police reforms instituted by the immediate-past IGP Kayode Egbetokun.

National chairman of the PCRC, Alhaji Ibraheem Mogaji Olaniyan, noted that Disu’s over-three decades of experience in policing, intelligence, crime control, and security management, will further strengthen the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).

He further revealed that the father of the newly appointed acting inspector-general of police is a distinguished and card-carrying member of the PCRC.

This, he said, has endeared Disu to members of the group across the country and in the diaspora, who proudly regard him as one of their own.

He described the appointment as a significant encouragement and a form of recognition for the PCRC’s sustained contributions to community policing and grassroots intelligence.

The PCRC, in a statement signed by the director, global communications and media relations, Olayemi Esan, also commended Egbetokun for his exceptional leadership, intelligence, capacity, and profound sense of duty as he exits the service.

The PCRC chairman stated that under IGP Egbetokun’s leadership, the Nigeria Police Force recorded significant security gains and institutional reforms.

He noted that the Force adopted three strategic policing approaches—confrontation, suppression, and accommodation—to address security challenges, with emphasis on the accommodating model in line with global democratic policing standards.

He further explained that Egbetokun prioritised intelligence-led policing, strengthened collaboration with the military and other security agencies, and improved coordinated responses to terrorism, insurgency, violent crimes, and communal conflicts across the country.

Olaniyan highlighted the establishment of the Police Special Intervention Squad as a major milestone, noting that the squad adopted a zero-tolerance approach to armed robbery, kidnapping, and related crimes.