Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu. Photo: Nigerian Police | X

The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors General of Police to their respective geopolitical zones effective Monday, June 15, 2026.

He said the move was designed to bring leadership closer to the field and improve operational coordination across the country.

The IG announced the measure at a police conference with senior officers in Abuja on Tuesday.

He said, “In furtherance of our operational objective, I have approved the deployment of Deputy Inspectors General of Police to their respective geopolitical zones with effect from Monday, June 15, 2026.