IGP Disu Backs State Police Framework to Stop Banditry, Kidnapping, and Grassroots Crime

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has voiced strong support for state police frameworks and decentralized security models, declaring that localized policing remains the most effective weapon against emerging security threats across the country.

Speaking during operational assessments and stakeholder engagements on police reform, the police chief explained that the increasingly complex security environment—marked by rural banditry, high-profile kidnappings, and cyber-crime—demands an urgent shift from traditional, centralized command structures.

According to the IGP, state police models offer an unbeatable tactical advantage: deploying security personnel who natively understand the local terrain, dialects, and cultural nuances of the communities they protect. This localized knowledge bridges critical gaps in early intelligence gathering, allowing security forces to preempt criminal incursions before they occur.

Addressing internal anxieties regarding institutional overlap, IGP Disu reassured officers that state-level policing and ongoing security reforms do not undermine the authority or welfare of the federal police structure. Instead, he described the model as a multi-tiered safety net designed to share operational burdens and enhance nationwide coverage.

“Modern security challenges demand adaptable, intelligence-driven leadership and policing structures that truly understand the local environment,” Inspector-General Olatunji Disu emphasized. “Embracing multi-tiered security frameworks and state police initiatives enhances our collective capacity to gather intelligence, react swiftly to emerging threats, and rebuild public trust at the grassroots level.”

Highlighting the role of modern technology, the IGP noted that police commands nationwide are being equipped with intelligence-led surveillance tools and digital infrastructure to support tactical teams on the ground.

Reaffirming the commitment of the police high command to civil-military collaboration, authorities called on state governors, traditional leaders, and local communities to actively partner with security agencies, stressing that actionable local intelligence remains the bedrock of a safer nation.