IGP Olatunji Disu Orders Nationwide Arms Audit in Nigeria

On Tuesday, during an emergency conference in Abuja, Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu directed all police commands across Nigeria to conduct a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition. This initiative is aimed at strengthening accountability within the Nigeria Police Force and identifying operational gaps to ensure accurate records of security assets.

Disu emphasized that the audit is not a routine administrative task but a critical step to enhance operational readiness and prevent the misuse of firearms and ammunition. He also highlighted ongoing reforms within the police force, including the restructuring of state-level anti-crime operations and the transformation of the Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) unit into a new format known as the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU).

The VCRU will operate under strict intelligence-driven guidelines, with personnel undergoing specialized training in human rights compliance and intelligence analysis. Civilian oversight will be integrated into the VCRU to enhance transparency and accountability.