‘No Officer Above the Law’: Disu Declares Zero Tolerance for Corruption, Misconduct

The Acting Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared zero tolerance for corruption, abuse of power and indiscipline within the Force, warning that rank and influence will no longer shield erring officers from consequences.
Addressing senior officers at the inaugural conference of strategic police managers at the Peacekeeping Conference Centre in Abuja, Disu said discipline—not hierarchy—would define the new order in the Nigeria Police Force.
He stressed that the Force must return to its core mandate of serving the people, safeguarding the nation and upholding the rule of law, insisting that these principles must be reflected in officers’ daily conduct.
“In an era of heightened public scrutiny and instant communication, every action of the Police reflects instantly on the entire Force and on Nigeria itself,” he said.
“Misconduct, abuse of power, corruption, extortion, unlawful arrest or detention, no matter how isolated, erodes confidence and dishonours the uniform. Let me be unambiguous: such conduct will not be tolerated.”
The IGP placed responsibility on senior officers to lead by example, noting that authority gains legitimacy only when exercised with restraint, fairness and sound judgment. He emphasised that respect for human rights is central to professional policing and public trust.
Disu announced plans to strengthen internal accountability mechanisms, revealing that oversight units such as the Force Provost, the Complaints Response Unit and the X-Squad would be empowered to investigate misconduct independently and without interference.
“The message must be clear: no officer is above the law,” he declared, warning that culpable officers would face swift disciplinary action, including dismissal and prosecution where necessary.
He also urged citizens to report wrongdoing, assuring them of protection, while cautioning officers that loyalty must never translate into shielding colleagues from accountability.
Beyond enforcement, Disu signalled reforms in recruitment and capacity building, stating that the Force would overhaul its processes to admit only candidates of proven character, competence and commitment as part of efforts to rebuild public confidence and restore integrity to the institution.