The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, has pledged to run a transparent and accountable administration in the Nigeria Police Force.
Disu made the pledge on Wednesday in Abuja during a ceremony marking his assumption of office as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement of his predecessor, Mr Kayode Egbetokun.
He said his leadership would be guided by modern policing principles anchored on accountability, integrity, professionalism, community partnership and public trust.
Addressing officers of the force, Disu said he would demand the highest standards of conduct and service delivery, stressing that Nigerians deserved nothing less.
“Integrity, compassion and courage are not optional in this job. They are core requirements for serving our communities,” he said.
He assured personnel that their welfare would remain a priority, noting that officers would not be expected to perform under poor conditions.
“I will fight for your welfare, your dignity and the conditions you need to serve effectively. You will not be asked to perform miracles with nothing,” he added.
Disu described his appointment as a heavy responsibility rather than a moment for celebration, saying expectations were high and must be exceeded.
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“It is not yet time to be congratulated. A great burden has been placed on my shoulders and those of my colleagues. We must not only meet expectations but strive to surpass them,” he said.
He commended former Inspectors-General of Police for their dedication and the structures they put in place, acknowledging their sacrifices in strengthening the institution.
Earlier, the outgoing Inspector-General, Mr Kayode Egbetokun, thanked President Bola Tinubu for the opportunity to serve, describing the role as a constitutional trust to safeguard internal security and advance policing reforms.
Egbetokun said serving as Inspector-General was the highest honour of his career and praised the support of the Police Service Commission and the Minister of Police Affairs in ensuring continuity and stability within the force.
He noted that leading the police at a critical time in the nation’s history was both a privilege and a solemn responsibility.