Take the battle to criminals, bandits, IGP charges officers
By Idun Maximus
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged officers to take the fight directly to criminals, stating that, “It is far better to strike first and stay on the offensive than to remain only reactive.”
The IGP, who spoke Wednesday in Kano, during a strategic meeting with officers of the Kano State Command, noted that, “When bandits know we fire back decisively, they will think twice. Keep pushing hard, stay sharp, and sustain this momentum.”
Represented by the Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of the North-West region, Suleimam Abdul, the IGP announced the establishment of six core administrative pillars designed to strengthen the internal security blueprint.
Notable among the pillars is the operationalization of “Handshake Patrols” between contiguous states to deny criminals jurisdictional escape routes.
IGP Disu also announced a renewed commitment to intelligence-led and technology-driven security management, adding that the police %% moving away from purely conventional, reactive methods toward evidence-based law enforcement powered by data analytics, digital forensics, and a centralized information framework.
The IGP further committed himself to restructuring elite tactical units, with operations governed by strict rules of engagement and civilian oversight.
He stressed that modern urban policing cannot be achieved through physical presence alone, adding that it must be powered by timely, accurate, and actionable information.
“Kano Command must fully leverage data analytics, digital forensics, and centralized information frameworks to map out urban crime hot-spots and track illicit financial flows that sustain gang activities.
“Compliance with the Suspects’ Information Capturing Process within the Nigeria Police Force Incidents and Crime Database, NPF-ICD, must be enforced across all divisions and tactical offices without exception.
“This will enable you to build comprehensive criminal histories, trace syndicates, and systematically isolate repeat offenders.
“The administration demands absolute professional discipline and has zero tolerance for personnel high-handedness, corruption, or extortion, which alienate the public.” he said.
