"WE'VE REDUCED IMPUNITY AMONG POLICEMEN TO THE BAREST MINIMUM" - IGP TUNJI DISU
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tunji Disu has stated that the Nigeria Police Force has made significant progress in reducing cases of misconduct and abuse of power among its personnel, saying public complaints against officers have declined considerably.
Speaking during a public engagement, the police chief said the level of complaints received by the Force today is far lower than when he assumed office, describing the improvement as evidence of ongoing reforms within the institution.
According to him, complaints of unprofessional conduct by police officers were widespread when he took over leadership of the Force, but such reports have reduced substantially due to measures introduced to strengthen accountability.
Disu credited the improvement to the effectiveness of the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU), explaining that the unit remains open and accessible to members of the public through several communication channels.
He noted that Nigerians can report cases of police misconduct through the CRU's official platforms on X, Instagram and Facebook, adding that every genuine complaint is investigated and feedback is provided to the complainant.
The IGP said the Force has prioritised professionalism and accountability, stressing that efforts to curb impunity among police personnel have produced positive results.
He maintained that disciplinary mechanisms within the Force have helped reduce acts of misconduct to what he described as "the barest minimum," while reaffirming the commitment of the police leadership to uphold ethical standards.
Disu also encouraged Nigerians to promptly report any form of wrongdoing involving police officers rather than remaining silent, assuring citizens that the Force is committed to investigating credible allegations and taking appropriate action where necessary.
He reiterated that public cooperation remains essential to sustaining ongoing reforms and strengthening trust between the Nigeria Police Force and the communities it serves.
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