The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to building a more transparent, accountable and people-centred Nigeria Police Force, declared that institutional integrity and openness will remain at the heart of ongoing reforms within the Force.
The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Okon Placid, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday following an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the media at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre.
Addressing senior police officers and journalists, the IGP said transparency must remain the foundation of modern policing and public trust, stressed that officers under his command must uphold accountability at all levels.
“Transparency is the foundation of the new Nigeria Police Force I am committed to building. I have nothing to hide, and neither should any officer under my command,” Disu stated.
The police chief said the Force would continue to pursue accountability decisively, particularly in cases involving misconduct, abuse of office and violations of professional standards.
He added that reforms being implemented under his leadership are focused on improving professionalism, strengthening operational discipline, promoting compliance with human rights standards and restoring public confidence in policing.
According to him, the conference also provided an avenue for direct engagement between the Force leadership and the public through the media, reinforcing the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to openness and responsible policing.
The Force assured Nigerians of its determination to improve service delivery and build a police institution anchored on integrity, discipline and accountability.
