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Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has dismissed several officers involved in the extra-judicial killing of a suspect in Delta State, describing the incident as unacceptable and contrary to the standards expected of the force.
Speaking at an emergency conference with senior police officers at Force Headquarters on Tuesday, the IGP said the officers have been removed from service and the matter handed over for criminal prosecution. The move comes amid growing public criticism of police conduct and repeated calls for stronger internal accountability.
The high-level meeting brought together the Force Management Team, Assistant Inspectors-General and Commissioners of Police to discuss pressing security issues and outline new operational strategies. Members of the press were also present.
IGP Disu used the occasion to stress the need for greater discipline and transparency across all ranks. He acknowledged that the evolving security situation requires a more professional, intelligence-driven approach that respects human rights and maintains public trust.
As part of broader reforms, the IGP announced the creation of the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), a specialised tactical formation aimed at improving the police response to serious and violent crimes. The unit will be deployed based on intelligence, with emphasis on training, human rights compliance and clear oversight by Commissioners of Police in each command.
The IGP also directed senior officers to strengthen community policing by holding regular town hall meetings with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders. He instructed Commissioners to make their contact details available to community leaders to improve communication and cooperation.
On operational results for April, the IGP reported arrests of 28 suspected terrorists, 51 murder suspects, 62 armed robbery suspects, 85 kidnapping suspects and 54 suspected cultists. Security forces also rescued 189 kidnapped victims, recovered 140 firearms and 1,074 rounds of ammunition, and seized 37 stolen vehicles during the period.
The emergency conference reflects ongoing pressure on the Nigeria Police Force to address long-standing concerns about misconduct, excessive force and operational effectiveness. The swift dismissal of the officers in the Delta case may help ease immediate public anger, but many Nigerians remain sceptical about whether such actions signal genuine systemic change.
The establishment of the new Violent Crime Response Unit is being presented as a practical step to tackle rising violent crimes more effectively. Its success will depend on proper resourcing, training and strict supervision to avoid repeating past mistakes.
The IGP reiterated the force’s commitment to professionalism and public accountability, pointing to mechanisms such as the Police Complaints Response Unit as avenues for reporting misconduct.
