“Era of impunity over in Nigeria Police” – New IGP Tunji Disu says

The newly decorated Acting Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu has declared that the era of impunity and all forms of unprofessionalism has come to an end in the Nigeria Police Force.

Disu said this after his swearing-in at the Presidential Villa in Aso Rock, Abuja by President Bola Tinubu.

Recall that Disu was appointed as the new IGP following the resignation of Kayode Egbetokun on Tuesday, February 24.

Speaking to journalists at the Villa, the acting IGP said his appointment came as a surprise to him.

He also noted that the president’s in-depth knowledge of some of his achievements in the force made him emotional.

He said, “The way the president was mentioning a lot of activities about me, mentioning areas I have worked, mentioning successes I’ve recorded as a policeman, brought emotion to me, almost brought me to tears.

“It shows the President was throwing a challenge at me to go out there and do what I’m known for, and ensure that I bring peace, recognition to the country,” Disu said.

He further charged officers of the force to note that his administration as the IGP will not tolerate abuse of power, corruption among others.

“I will let them know that the era of impunity is over. I will ensure that I train them and encourage them to ensure they follow human rights.

“I will ensure that they know that I will try to follow a regime of zero tolerance for corruption, and most importantly, I’m going to drum it into them that we can never succeed without the cooperation of members of the public,” the new IGP noted.