IGP Olatunji Disu Cancels Police Leave for 2027 Elections

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu has cancelled leave for police officers assigned to election security duties in preparation for the 2027 elections. He instructed Commissioners of Police and other senior officers to remain in their respective commands until the electoral process concludes.

Disu warned that officers collaborating with politicians to compromise the elections would face disciplinary action. These directives are part of measures by the Nigeria Police Force to enhance security and address the rising threat of banditry.

Disu announced these decisions during a monthly conference with senior officers in Abuja, where he discussed ongoing security challenges, particularly bandit attacks. He ordered the immediate deployment of additional police personnel, operational vehicles, and air support to affected communities.

Disu also mandated that Commissioners of Police in affected states submit updated security threat assessments and operational requirements to Force Headquarters within 72 hours.