IGP Disu Advocates for Enhanced School Security Measures

On October 15, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, addressed the 7th annual summit of the Education Writers’ Association of Nigeria (EWAN) in Lagos, advocating for stronger intelligence gathering and collaboration to prevent attacks on schools. Disu stressed that protecting educational institutions should be a national security priority, not solely the responsibility of school administrators or security agencies.

He highlighted the need for improved police-community partnerships, emergency preparedness, and effective information-sharing among stakeholders. Disu, represented by Lagos State Commissioner of Police Tijani Fatai, noted the broader consequences of insecurity in schools, including anxiety among families and disruption of academic activities.

He called for a shift from reactive responses to preventive measures, urging all community members to report suspicious activities. The IGP emphasized the importance of trust between security agencies and communities and called for schools to establish safety arrangements tailored to their specific vulnerabilities.