The Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), Isyaku Mohammed, on Friday led an operational assessment tour of the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command, urged officers to uphold discipline, professionalism and community-centred policing in line with the directives of the Inspector-General of Police.
The operational tour, conducted as part of the Inspector-General’s Zone 7 assessment, is aimed at evaluating the security architecture and operational systems across state commands within the zone to enhance policing effectiveness.
Receiving the DIG at the FCT Police Command Headquarters, CP Ahmed Mohammed Sanusi, the Commissioner of Police for the FCT Command, reaffirmed the Command’s commitment to the policing vision of the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu.
Sanusi highlighted the Command’s recent operational successes and stressed its continued focus on strengthening community partnerships while adhering to global best practices in policing.
Addressing officers during the visit, DIG Isyaku said the assessment was undertaken on the directive of the IGP to inspect operational structures and security strategies across all state commands in Zone 7.
According to him, the exercise is designed to evaluate existing operational strategies, identify areas requiring improvement and recommend reforms that will boost operational efficiency and strengthen policy-driven policing throughout the zone.
The senior police officer charged personnel of the FCT Command to remain disciplined, civil and accountable in the discharge of their duties, stressing that respect for the rule of law and quality service delivery remain fundamental to effective policing.
He further urged commanders and frontline officers to consistently implement the Inspector-General’s directives and ensure that policing activities conform with internationally accepted standards.
Representatives of communities across the FCT commended the Inspector-General for sustaining regular operational inspections and deploying senior police management to engage directly with officers and members of the public.
They noted that such engagements promote trust, improve communication between the police and residents, and strengthen collaborative efforts toward enhancing public safety.
The visit also featured an interactive session during which officers and community stakeholders discussed prevailing security concerns and operational challenges. The DIG and the FCT Command leadership explored practical measures to improve patrol operations, intelligence gathering, coordination and community engagement before concluding the assessment with a group photograph.
