Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, says the police will act professionally before, during and after the 2027 general elections and earn Nigerians’ confidence. He gives the assurance in comments to journalists following events connected to policing, including the launch of a book about the Nigerian Police Force.
Disu says the force is drawing lessons from previous elections to improve performance during the upcoming polls. According to multiple outlets, he notes that police leadership has held a national meeting of commissioners and senior officers to strategize for the election period. One report also highlights Disu’s pledge of tougher security measures, including improved intelligence gathering and surveillance, aimed at preventing violence.
While the outlets differ slightly in emphasis—some focus on professionalism and integrity, others on lessons learned and enhanced intelligence and surveillance—they all report the same core message: the IGP is seeking to strengthen policing standards and election security as Nigeria approaches the 2027 general election.
