By Mercy Gadia
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on April 15, 2026, received the gazetted Nigeria Police Force Regulations from the Minister of Police Affairs, Ibrahim Gaidam, at a ceremony held in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the Head of the Police Reform Secretariat, Olu Ogunsakin, said the gazettement bridges the gap between the Police Act 2020 and current operational realities.
Ogunsakin said, “The gazettement of the Regulations bridges the gap between the Police Act, 2020 and operational realities, effectively transitioning the reform agenda from policy to implementation.”
In his address, Gaidam reaffirmed the Federal Government’s commitment to police reforms, noting that the implementation of the regulations would align with national security priorities.
The minister said, “The Federal Government remains committed to strengthening police reforms and ensuring effective implementation of these Regulations in line with national security priorities.”
Disu described the development as a milestone, stressing that the regulations provide a framework for professional and accountable policing.
He said, “The Regulations, pursuant to Section 138 of the Police Act, 2020, provide a clear framework for professional, accountable, and rights-based policing.”
The IGP commended the minister’s leadership and acknowledged the support of the United Nations Development Programme and the Police Reform Secretariat.
Disu assured that the Nigeria Police Force would ensure immediate implementation through force-wide dissemination and integration into training and operations.
“We will ensure strict enforcement across all commands and formations, with accountability remaining central,” he added.
The event was attended by representatives of the Police Service Commission, National Human Rights Commission, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, the Federal Ministry of Justice, UNDP, civil society organisations, and other stakeholders.
The police reiterated their commitment to fully implementing the regulations to enhance professionalism, accountability, and public trust.