The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged senior police officers to translate the knowledge and resolutions from the sixth Conference and Retreat for Senior Police Officers (CARSPO 2026) into concrete actions across commands and formations nationwide.
Disu gave the charge on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at the closing ceremony of the three-day conference held in Owerri, Imo State.
He said the true measure of the retreat would be the changes and improvements recorded within the Nigeria Police Force after participants return to their respective commands and formations.
The IGP directed the senior officers to adopt a train-the-trainers approach by cascading lessons from the conference to Deputy Commissioners of Police, Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, tactical commanders and other personnel under their supervision.
Ahead of the 2027 general elections, Disu urged police commands to strengthen operational planning, intelligence gathering, personnel training and community engagement.
He reiterated that the loyalty of the Nigeria Police Force remained with the Constitution, the law and the Nigerian people, and not with any political party, candidate or interest group.
The IGP further tasked senior officers to lead by example and ensure that professionalism, impartiality, discipline, integrity, respect for citizens’ rights and accountability remained guiding principles in the conduct of police personnel.
He also highlighted the growing importance of artificial intelligence, digital intelligence and data-driven policing, as well as professional media engagement, timely and accurate communication and sustained partnerships with communities.
The resolutions adopted at the conference provided for a comprehensive Nigeria Police Election Security Roadmap anchored on intelligence, political neutrality, professionalism, technology, community partnership, accountability and inter-agency collaboration.
The roadmap also emphasised early warning mechanisms, operational coordination, personnel preparedness and effective responses to election-related threats.
The closing ceremony was attended by the Imo State Governor, Senator Hope Uzodimma; President of the Nigerian Bar Association, Oyinkansola Badejo-Okusanya, SAN; the Chairman of the Independent National Electoral Commission, members of the Imo State Executive Council, senior police officers and other stakeholders.
Disu expressed appreciation to the government and people of Imo State for their hospitality, while also commending Lenders Consult Nigeria Limited, facilitators, lecturers and participants for their contributions to the success of the conference.
He said the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to implementing the outcomes of CARSPO 2026 through improved election preparedness, stronger supervision, intelligence-led and technology-enabled policing, enhanced community engagement and professional conduct across commands and formations nationwide.
The statement was signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police.
