According to **Premium Times**, Inspector General of Police Olatunji Disu has directed the immediate formation of a new tactical squad specifically trained to dismantle criminal networks responsible for kidnapping and armed robbery. The announcement followed an emergency security summit in Abuja where the police leadership reviewed escalating threats across the federation.
The new unit will focus on intelligence-led policing and will be equipped with advanced surveillance technology to track bandits in difficult terrains. Disu emphasized that the unit would operate under strict oversight to ensure the protection of human rights while aggressively pursuing high-profile targets.
**Daily Post** validated the reform, reporting that the IGP has already identified key officers to lead the pilot phase in the North-West and South-East. “The mandate is clear: restore safety to the highways and rural communities within the next quarter,” the publication quoted a senior official. **Leadership** further noted that the initiative includes a new community-engagement protocol, stating, “The force is integrating local intelligence into this elite operation to bridge the trust gap with the public.”
**Echotitbits take:** IGP Disu is attempting to rebrand the tactical image of the police following previous controversies. The success of this unit will depend on its ability to bypass the bureaucratic bottlenecks that often stifle rapid response teams in Nigeria’s hinterlands.
Source, and Date of publication: Premium Times – https://www.premiumtimesng.com/news/top-news/877171-igp-disu-establishes-new-police-tactical-unit-to-fight-violent-crime.html, May 6, 2026
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