*Photo: IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, addressing the meeting on Wednesday, in Washington*
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, represented the Nigeria Police Force at the second United States-Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Joint Working Group meeting held on Wednesday, 12th August, 2026, in Washington, D.C., where he highlighted the Force’s contributions to the implementation of the Joint Working Group Roadmap.
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The IGP was part of the Nigerian delegation comprising the National Security Adviser, the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs and Heads of other security and law enforcement agencies. The meeting reviewed progress on the Roadmap for the April to June 2026 reporting period and explored areas for strengthened cooperation.
Presenting the NPF’s contributions, the IGP highlighted sustained counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations, strengthened Police presence in vulnerable communities, early-warning mechanisms and measures supporting the protection and safe return of Internally Displaced Persons.
He disclosed that personnel from specialised Police formations were deployed across vulnerable Local Government Areas during the reporting period to reinforce public safety and deter violent extremist and criminal groups. He also noted that the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables is advancing towards the final pre-training stage, with preparations underway for comprehensive training based on an improved curriculum and international best practices.
The IGP further highlighted strengthened community engagement with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other stakeholders, stressing the importance of public trust, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence in achieving sustainable security.
He reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to lawful and professional investigations, civilian protection, human rights and due process, noting the Force’s continued contribution to Nigeria’s broader counterterrorism and criminal justice framework.
The IGP reaffirmed the NPF’s commitment to sustaining its contribution to the Joint Working Group Roadmap through professional policing, community protection, strengthened investigative capacity and support for Nigeria’s broader security and rule-of-law objectives.