Police monitoring unit gets new head after restructuring
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved major changes to the Police Monitoring Unit. According to Force Public Relations Officer Anthony Placid, the restructuring aims to improve discipline and operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force. The unit will now focus more on proactive monitoring and real-time oversight of police operations. Aliyu Abubakar has been appointed as the new head of the restructured unit.
What we know
- Olatunji Disu approved the restructuring to strengthen discipline and efficiency in the police force.
- The changes are part of ongoing reforms to refocus the unit on its core mandate and enhance oversight.
- The restructured unit will focus on intelligence-driven inspections and real-time monitoring of police personnel.
- Aliyu Abubakar, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, is now the head of the unit.
- Abubakar previously led the State Criminal Investigation Department in the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State.
