The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has clarified that reports of his directive to disband all police units and squads at state commands are misrepresented.
In a statement, the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the IGP is aware of public concerns about police tactical teams’ operations and has directed the reduction of teams at Zonal and State Command levels to a maximum of five, and Area Command and Divisional levels to a maximum of three.
The IGP aims to address issues of manpower drain, poor supervision, and excesses by tactical teams, and to enhance accountability and a people-friendly Force.
The directive excludes state government-created outfits like Lagos’ Rapid Response Squad and similar units.
The move is expected to free personnel for Police Stations and reduce complaints about tactical team excesses.
