IGP Disu Receives Civil Society Delegates, Vows Tougher Police Accountability Mechanisms

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

The delegation, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Anthony Placid on Thursday, in Abuja, included prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors.

Femi Falana SAN congratulated IGP Disu on his appointment and commended his vision of policing rooted in human rights protection. He urged strict compliance with the Nigeria Police Act 2020, emphasizing provisions on family notification upon arrest, suspects’ rights to legal representation, and prohibiting arrests for civil wrongs. Falana called for stronger accountability measures to ensure officers respect constitutional guarantees.

IGP Disu expressed appreciation for civil society engagement and reaffirmed his commitment to people-centered policing. He emphasized addressing both major crimes and everyday citizen concerns, assuring ongoing reforms, including updated training manuals, improved officer welfare, and strict directives against interference in civil matters.

The IGP pledged transparency and accountability, committing to improve the Complaint Response Unit and Monitoring Unit.

He expressed confidence in effective policing, prioritizing accountability, transparency, and human rights protection.