The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police across Nigeria to intensify community policing efforts through regular town hall meetings and improved public accessibility in a renewed push to strengthen security and public trust nationwide.
The directive was issued during an emergency conference with Commissioners of Police and members of the press at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to the IGP, effective policing cannot succeed without the cooperation, trust, and active participation of citizens, stressing that security is a collective responsibility that requires strong collaboration between the police and local communities.
As part of the new strategy, all Commissioners of Police have been instructed to organize regular engagement sessions with key stakeholders, including traditional rulers, religious leaders, youth groups, market associations, transport unions, women organizations, and other community-based institutions.
The police boss also directed CPs to make their contact details readily available to recognized community leaders within their states to improve communication, boost emergency response, and strengthen public confidence in policing operations.
IGP Disu emphasized that community-driven intelligence remains one of the most effective tools for tackling crime and emerging security threats, noting that stronger police-community relationships would significantly improve operational effectiveness and public safety across the country.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to building a people-centered and accountable policing system anchored on transparency, partnership, and mutual trust.
