Olatunji Disu has been sworn in as the 23rd Inspector-General of Police (IGP) in Nigeria, following the resignation of his predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun. During his swearing-in ceremony and subsequent addresses, IGP Disu outlined his immediate priorities, focusing on restoring security, improving officer welfare, and actively preparing for the establishment of state police across the country.

A significant initiative launched by IGP Disu is the establishment of a seven-member steering committee, led by Professor Olu Ogunsakin, Director General of the National Institute for Police Studies, to develop a comprehensive framework for state policing. This move comes in response to President Bola Tinubu's repeated calls for the creation of state police to combat Nigeria's escalating insecurity, urging the National Assembly to amend the 1999 Constitution for a legal framework. IGP Disu views state police not as a replacement for the existing Nigeria Police Force (NPF), but as a complementary structure aimed at strengthening the national security architecture through a partnership model. He emphasized that the NPF is prepared to contribute its expertise to ensure the success of this decentralised policing system.

The committee's mandate is extensive, including reviewing existing policing models both domestically and internationally, assessing community security needs, proposing operational frameworks for state police, and developing robust accountability mechanisms to uphold professionalism and public trust. Other members of the committee include CP Bode Ojajuni (Secretary), DCP Okebechi Agora, DCP Suleyman Gulma, ACP Ikechukwu Okafor, CSP Tolulope Ipinmisho, and retired CP Emmanuel Ojukwu. Disu believes that decentralised policing will enhance local intelligence gathering, facilitate rapid response to threats, strengthen community-law enforcement relationships, and enable more efficient resource allocation, allowing the federal government to concentrate on complex national crimes like terrorism and cybercrime.

Another critical area of focus for IGP Disu is ensuring strict neutrality and professionalism within the NPF, particularly as the 2027 general elections approach. He issued a stern warning to officers against partisanship, misconduct, or abuse of authority, declaring a 'zero tolerance' policy for such infractions. Any officer found compromising neutrality, violating electoral laws, or acting outside approved rules of engagement will face swift disciplinary action, potentially including prosecution. The IGP stressed that the force's role is paramount to the credibility of elections and the stability of Nigeria's democracy, pledging to secure the electoral process, protect democratic institutions, officials, voters, and critical infrastructure. He also highlighted the importance of restraint, proportionality, and adherence to human rights during crowd control and public order duties, and affirmed the NPF's leadership role in election security management despite close collaboration with other security agencies.

Furthermore, IGP Disu is committed to improving the welfare of police officers and modernising the force. He acknowledged longstanding concerns regarding officers' working conditions and made an appeal to the Nigerian government for better equipment, housing, remuneration, pensions, healthcare, and overall psychological support. Disu asserted that a well-motivated force is essential for optimal performance, citing the demanding and high-risk nature of police work. In line with modernization efforts, he outlined plans to strengthen internal security through intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, with investments in digital and cyber forensics, data analytics, surveillance technologies, and scientific crime scene management to effectively combat evolving criminal networks.