By Oluwakemi Kindness
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has warned newly promoted senior officers against corruption, abuse of office and indiscipline, saying higher ranks come with greater responsibility and accountability.
He gave the warning in Abuja on Thursday while opening a strategic leadership and command training programme for newly promoted Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and Commissioners of Police (CPs).
Disu urged the officers to anticipate security challenges, manage resources effectively and uphold professionalism, the rule of law and public interest.
He identified integrity, personnel development and public trust as key priorities for effective police leadership.
The IGP also urged the officers to prioritise mentorship and personnel welfare, stressing that leadership should be measured by the quality of officers they develop.
He further charged them to earn public confidence through fairness, respect for human rights and responsive policing.
For the Director-General of the National Institute of Police Studies, Professor Olu Ogunsakin, the training would strengthen the officers’ strategic thinking and prepare them for higher command responsibilities.
He said the programme would feature practical scenarios, dialogue and strategic discussions to improve their judgement and leadership skills.
