Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has emphasised the importance of trust and cooperation between security agencies and citizens, describing community partnership as a cornerstone of effective policing.
Disu made the remarks during an operational visit to the Imo State Police Command, where he met with officers, community leaders and other stakeholders to assess security efforts and strengthen collaboration.
Accompanied by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 9, Emeka Nwonyi, and other senior officers, the police chief reiterated that successful law enforcement depends on strong relationships between police personnel and the communities they serve.
“The Police are the community, and the community are the Police,” Disu stated while addressing officers and stakeholders.
He urged personnel to maintain high standards of professionalism, discipline and integrity in the discharge of their duties, stressing the need for respectful engagement with members of the public.
The IGP also called for greater emphasis on intelligence-led policing, prompt responses to security threats and stronger community engagement initiatives capable of improving information gathering and crime prevention.
On election security, Disu directed officers to prioritise early planning and coordination ahead of future electoral activities. He stressed the importance of collaboration among security agencies and stakeholders under the framework of CARSPO 2026 to ensure peaceful and credible elections.
During the visit, Imo State Commissioner of Police Audu Garba Bosso briefed the IGP on the security situation across the state, including ongoing operations, achievements and operational challenges.
Stakeholders, including representatives of the Police Community Relations Committee and the Nigerian Bar Association, Owerri Branch, pledged continued support for efforts aimed at improving security and public confidence in law enforcement.
Disu also met with the Chairman of the Imo State Council of Traditional Rulers, Eze Emmanuel Okeke, where discussions focused on peacebuilding, community participation and strategies for strengthening collaboration between traditional institutions and security agencies.
The visit forms part of broader efforts by the police leadership to enhance operational effectiveness and deepen public trust in policing across the country.
