IG Olatunji Disu Urges Police to Maintain Neutrality for 2027 Elections

On October 26, 2026, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, cautioned police officers against political bias in preparation for the 2027 general elections. This warning was issued during the opening of a five-day training program on election security management organized by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force.

The training, held at the Manpower Development Institute in Dutse, aimed to equip officers with skills to handle electoral challenges. Disu, represented by Tijjani Murtala, the state Commissioner of Police, emphasized the need for professionalism, impartiality, and respect for human rights.

Murtala urged participants to uphold the rule of law and operate within established guidelines. The training included insights from Ibrahim Muhammad, the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, and facilitators Prof. Umar D. Muhammad and Prof. Mustapha Hussaini, who stressed the importance of intelligence-led policing and lawful responses to election-related incidents.