The Nigeria Police Force has taken a major step in its reform drive as Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, received the newly gazetted Police Regulations, pledging immediate nationwide implementation.
The regulations were formally handed over by the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, at a ceremony in Abuja, marking a significant milestone in aligning policing practices with the provisions of the Police Act, 2020.
Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Olu Ogunsakin, described the development as a critical bridge between policy and real-time policing, effectively signaling the transition from reform agenda to action.
In his remarks, IGP Disu hailed the regulations as a clear roadmap for professional, accountable, and rights-based policing, assuring that the Force would waste no time in enforcing them across all commands and formations.
He emphasized that the new framework would be embedded into training, operations, and disciplinary systems, with accountability at its core.
The Minister reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to deepening police reforms, while key stakeholders—including the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)—were acknowledged for their support in shaping the reform process.
The Nigeria Police Force says the move is aimed at boosting professionalism, strengthening accountability, and rebuilding public trust in law enforcement nationwide.
