IGP deploys DIGs to geopolitical zones, launches inter-state ‘handshake patrols’ against crime

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to Nigeria’s six geopolitical zones and directed Commissioners of Police nationwide to commence coordinated inter-state information operations aimed astatine tackling cross-border crimes.

A connection by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, said the caller information measures, which instrumentality effect from June 15, 2026, were announced during the monthly league of strategical elder officers astatine the Force Headquarters successful Abuja.

Under the directive, DIGs volition supply strategical enactment and person supervision of policing operations wrong their assigned zones, moving alongside Assistant Inspectors-General of Police and Commissioners of Police to fortify information coordination and amended effect to emerging threats successful the country.

To further heighten crime-fighting efforts, the IGP unveiled a nationwide inaugural tagged “Handshake Patrols,” requiring neighbouring authorities commands to behaviour associated patrols, stock intelligence, and coordinate operations against criminals who exploit authorities boundaries to evade arrest.

Disu noted that galore offenders perpetrate crimes successful 1 authorities and flight into another, making stronger ...