RismadarVoice Reporters, April 21, 2026
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the comprehensive restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening internal oversight, and reinforcing discipline within the Nigeria Police Force.
The restructuring, according to the Force, is driven by the need to refocus the Unit on its core mandate, address identified operational inefficiencies, and reposition it as a credible, effective internal accountability mechanism.
As part of the reorganisation, the Unit has been streamlined and strengthened to improve proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time oversight of police personnel and operations across Commands, Formations, and Departments. The new framework also harmonises key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the Force’s broader reform agenda.
Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police has approved a leadership transition within the Unit, appointing Deputy Commissioner of Police Aliyu Abubakar as Head of the Police Monitoring Team to oversee the operations of the restructured Unit.
Prior to this appointment, DCP Abubakar served at the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State Police Commands, where he played key roles in high-profile investigations. He is credited with contributing to the modernization of investigative processes and strengthening operational effectiveness, while earning recognition for his professionalism, transparency, and community-oriented approach to policing.
The IGP emphasized that the reform is aimed at entrenching professionalism, discipline, and transparency across the Force, noting that the Monitoring Unit will play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
The Nigeria Police Force reaffirmed its commitment to sustained reforms, institutional development, and the delivery of a more accountable, professional, and citizen-focused policing system.
