Insecurity: IGP orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones

Author: Henry OduahPublished on: June 9, 2026Country: Nigeria

Crime & Law

Insecurity: IGP orders redeployment of DIGs to respective zones

Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has ordered the deployment of Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) to their respective zones effective June 15, 2026, to strengthen supervision, operational coordination, and accountability. During a conference with senior police managers, he also directed Commissioners of Police to establish 'handshake' patrols to prevent criminals from escaping from one state to another, emphasizing collaboration and intelligence sharing.

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