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Inspector General of Police Charges Senior Officers On Preparedness Ahead Of 2027 Elections



By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu



As the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) comes to an end today 23rd of September, in Owerri Imo State, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged senior officers to translate the knowledge and resolutions from the three-day retreat into practical action across Commands and Formations.

IGP Disu stressed that the true measure of the conference would be the changes recorded across the Force after participants return to their respective Commands.

The IGP directed participating officers to adopt a train-the-trainers approach by cascading lessons from the conference to Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders and other personnel under their supervision. 

A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said ahead of the 2027 General Elections, the Inspector General of Police  urged Commands to strengthen operational planning, intelligence gathering, personnel training and community engagement, while reiterating that the loyalty of the Police remains to the Constitution, the law and the Nigerian people, and not to any political party, candidate or interest group.

He further charged senior officers to lead by example and ensure that professionalism, impartiality, discipline, integrity, respect for citizens’ rights and accountability guide the conduct of personnel. 

The IGP also highlighted the growing importance of Artificial Intelligence, digital intelligence and data-driven policing, alongside professional media engagement, timely and accurate communication and sustained partnership with communities in strengthening public confidence and effective policing.

According to the statement, the conference resolutions, presented at the closing ceremony, provided for a comprehensive Nigeria Police Election Security Roadmap anchored on intelligence, political neutrality, professionalism, technology, community partnership, accountability and inter-agency collaboration, with emphasis on early warning, operational coordination, personnel preparedness and response to election-related threats. 

The closing ceremony was attended by the Executive Governor of Imo State, Senator Hope Uzodimma; the President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN; the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission; members of the Imo State Executive Council and other invited stakeholders.

The IGP expressed appreciation to the Government and people of Imo State for their hospitality, as well as Lenders Consult Nigeria Limited, facilitators, lecturers and participants for their contributions to the success of the conference. 

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