IGP restructures police monitoring unit, appoints new head

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a restructuring of the police monitoring unit as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen discipline, accountability and operational efficiency within the force.

Police spokesperson Anthony Placid disclosed the development in a statement, noting that the move is part of broader institutional reforms aimed at refocusing the unit on its core responsibilities.

According to the statement, the reorganisation will streamline and strengthen the unit to improve proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections and real-time oversight of police personnel and operations across commands and departments.

“The restructured framework also harmonises key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the force’s reform agenda,” Placid said.

The police said the revamped unit is expected to play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards and ensuring accountability at all levels of the force.

The restructuring is also designed to entrench professionalism, discipline and transparency, key areas that have remained under scrutiny in Nigeria’s policing system.

Leadership change announced

As part of the overhaul, the IGP approved a leadership transition within the unit, appointing Aliyu Abubakar, a deputy commissioner of police, as the new head of the monitoring team.

Before his appointment, Abubakar served as deputy commissioner at the State Criminal Investigation Department in both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State.

He is credited with playing key roles in high-profile investigations and efforts to modernise investigative techniques within the force.

The restructuring signals renewed attempts by police leadership to tighten internal oversight and rebuild public confidence, especially as calls for reforms and improved accountability continue across the country.

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