IGP Denies Disbanding All Police Units, Calls Report ‘Misleading’

Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has addressed circulating reports claiming the disbandment of all police units and squads in state commands.

In a statement released by Police Spokesperson Anthony Placid, IGP Disu clarified that the claim was misleading.

Disu explained that under his leadership, the police only directed the reduction of tactical teams at zonal and state command levels to a maximum of five, and at area command and divisional levels to three, to avoid proliferation and duplication.

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The IGP stressed that the move is directed at reducing the excesses of poorly supervised tactical teams and free up personnel for police stations.

He also clarified that the directive did not affect state government-created outfits like Lagos’ Rapid Response Squad, Oyo’s SRS, and others.

Polity Reporters reports that this development is geared towards enhancing the supervision of existing teams, strengthening police divisions, and addressing public complaints.

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