The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has declared that complaints of police misconduct have reduced significantly under his leadership.
The assessment comes at a time when public confidence in law enforcement remains a key national issue. However, the police chief believes ongoing internal reforms are gradually changing the narrative and reducing cases of abuse by officers.
Speaking during a public engagement, Disu said the volume of complaints received against police personnel is no longer as overwhelming as it was when he first assumed office.
According to the Inspector-General, Police misconduct complaints have reduced because officers now understand that every allegation can be investigated and appropriate action taken where necessary.
“If you are sincere to yourself, you will know that complaints against police officers have reduced tremendously,” he said.
Reflecting on the situation when he became Inspector-General, Disu explained that his office was initially flooded with reports from Nigerians who felt they had been treated unfairly by police officers.
“When I came, I was bombarded with complaints left, right, and everywhere. Today, the complaints are just trickling in.”
Furthermore, he said the Police Complaint Response Unit (CRU) has played a major role in making the process of reporting misconduct easier for citizens across the country.
According to him, the CRU remains available through several online platforms, allowing Nigerians to report incidents without visiting a police station.
He explained that the unit’s contact details are publicly available on X, formerly Twitter, Instagram and Facebook.
Disu assured members of the public that every genuine complaint would receive proper attention.
“Give them the complaint, and they will work on it, and they will call you back and give you feedback,” he stated.
Meanwhile, the police chief said his administration has continued to strengthen internal disciplinary measures aimed at promoting professionalism and restoring public confidence in the Force.
He maintained that officers have become more aware that misconduct will no longer be ignored. Consequently, he said cases of impunity have been reduced to the lowest possible level.
“We have been able to reduce this impunity amongst our men to the barest minimum,” Disu said.
In addition, the Inspector-General encouraged Nigerians to continue speaking up whenever they witness or experience any form of misconduct involving police officers.
He stressed that public cooperation remains essential in helping the Force identify officers who violate professional standards.
“The most important thing is, if anything happens, ensure that you complain to us and we will act on it,” he added.
The Inspector-General noted that building trust between the police and the public requires consistent accountability from both sides. While officers are expected to uphold the law professionally, members of the public also have a responsibility to report wrongdoing instead of remaining silent.
Furthermore, the issue of police accountability has remained an important topic in Nigeria for several years.
