IGP Olatunji Disu Sets Security Agenda for 2027 Elections

The sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) took place in Owerri, Imo State, organized by Lenders Consult International and led by Managing Director Shina Philips. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, outlined the Nigeria Police Force's priorities for managing security during the 2027 General Elections.

The conference, held from September 21, was opened by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, represented by Secretary to the Government of the Federation, Senator George Akume. The event focused on election security, with discussions on technology, intelligence, and community partnerships.

IGP Disu presented six pillars for the election-security roadmap, including strengthened intelligence systems, intensive training, inter-agency coordination, effective communication, community partnerships, and neutrality. He also tasked Commissioners of Police with identifying electoral flashpoints and enhancing community-based intelligence systems.

An official public election complaints line is set to be released on October 12, 2026, ahead of the elections.