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The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to police reform, state policing and stronger collaboration with key security institutions following a courtesy visit by the leadership and participants of the National Defence College (NDC) to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit, which took place on Tuesday, focused on discussions around police reform, command and coordination protocols, state policing and other emerging internal security challenges confronting the country. The NDC delegation was led by the Commandant, Rear Admiral A. Ahmed, alongside members of the college\'s management, directing staff, participants and support personnel.
Other members of the delegation included the Deputy Commandant and Director of Studies, Major General K. E. Chigbu; College Secretary, Air Vice Marshal E. Owai; Provost of the Centre for Strategic Research and Studies, Prof. A. O. Ahmad; Brigadier Generals G. Oyinlola and J. M. Chima; Commodore A. N. Umaru; Colonels M. Haribu, T. O. Samson, M. I. Ajibike and A. A. Abdulhalim. Police participants on the delegation included Commissioner of Police S. A. Afunluhi, Deputy Commissioners of Police S. Yahaya, O. O. Yusuf and I. B. Usang.
Speaking during the visit, Rear Admiral Ahmed informed the Inspector-General that the research paper presented to the police leadership was independently produced by police officers undergoing studies at the college. He explained that while faculty members provided academic guidance and methodological support, the participants developed the study through their professional experience, critical thinking and extensive research.
According to the Commandant, the recommendations contained in the study are designed to support ongoing national discussions on police reform and enhance the operational capacity of the Nigeria Police Force to tackle present and future internal security threats up to the year 2035.
Responding, IGP Disu described the research as timely and relevant to Nigeria\'s evolving security environment. He commended the officers for producing a scholarly and practical study, noting that its findings would provide a solid framework for discussions on state policing, particularly through its detailed analysis of public concerns and comparative assessment of countries operating state police systems.
The Inspector-General also reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force\'s commitment to deepening institutional collaboration with the National Defence College and other strategic partners as part of efforts to strengthen effective policing, improve internal security and promote national development.
The statement was contained in a release issued on Tuesday by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.
