New IGP Tunji Disu Declares Total War on Corruption and Impunity, Vows to Rebuild Public Trust

Nigeria has a new top cop, and his first order of business is a radical reality check for every man and woman in uniform. Acting Inspector-General of Police Tunji Disu, fresh from being decorated by President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday, has officially declared a “State of Harmony” can only exist if the police stop acting like masters and start acting like servants.

In a high-stakes inaugural address that signaled the end of “business as usual,” Disu warned his officers that the days of unchecked impunity and “might is right” are over. “I will let them know that the era of impunity is dead,” Disu stated firmly. “I am going to drum it into them that the citizens of this country are the boss. No police force anywhere in the world can succeed without the cooperation of the people they are sworn to protect.”

Disu, a veteran detective known for his modern, tech-savvy approach to crime-fighting, is stepping into the role at a time when public trust in the police is at a historic low. To fix this “trust deficit,” the new IGP has pledged a regime of zero tolerance for corruption. He made it clear that extortion and human rights violations will no longer be swept under the rug, promising that his administration will hold itself accountable first before asking the public for their confidence.

Beyond the internal cleanup, Disu is already shifting the NPF’s operational gears toward the “twin threats” of banditry and insurgency. He plans to replace outdated systems with forensic investigations and digital tools, moving the Service decisively into the modern era. However, he balanced his “iron fist” with a promise of “better bread,” vowing to prioritize the welfare and dignity of rank-and-file officers who have long complained of poor conditions.

As he takes charge of the Force’s 23rd indigenous leadership, the message from the “Good Guy” of the NPF as he was known during his days heading the Lagos RRS is unmistakable: the badge is a sacred trust, and anyone who stains it will face the full weight of the law.