IG warns newly promoted officers against corruption, abuse of office.

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned newly promoted senior officers against corruption, abuse of office, and indiscipline, stressing that misconduct will not be tolerated under his leadership.

Disu gave the warning on Monday during the decoration ceremony of officers promoted to the ranks of Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.

He said the promotion was not merely a reward but a weighty responsibility that places the officers under greater scrutiny and demands higher standards of leadership and conduct.

According to him, the newly promoted officers are now strategic leaders within the institution and are expected to lead by example. He said their actions, decisions, and personal conduct must reflect discipline, integrity, and absolute respect for the rule of law. He also made it clear that there would be zero tolerance for indiscipline, abuse of office, corruption, or dereliction of duty under their command.

The IGP charged the officers to take full responsibility for the conduct of personnel under their commands, noting that weak supervision often creates room for misconduct. He added that they would be held accountable not only for operational outcomes but also for the behaviour of officers under their authority.

He emphasised that supervision must be firm, consistent, and effective, adding that commanding officers must remain fully aware of activities within their commands at all times. He said strong leadership is essential for enforcing standards and maintaining discipline across the Force.

Disu also highlighted the importance of people-oriented policing, saying professionalism, respect for human rights, and responsiveness to public needs must guide police operations across commands.

He stated that the Force remains committed to reforms aimed at improving operational efficiency, accountability, and public trust, and urged the officers to embrace innovation while discarding outdated practices.

The IGP further announced that newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police and Assistant Inspectors-General of Police will begin a strategic leadership retreat on March 24, 2026. He said the retreat, organised by the Police Reform Secretariat in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, will focus on transformational leadership, professionalism, and modern policing standards.