IGP Disu Reaffirms Police-Immigration Partnership on National Security

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening its longstanding partnership with the Nigeria Immigration Service to improve national security and protect citizens.

Disu described both agencies as strategic partners with interconnected responsibilities, stressing that effective security operations depend on sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing and mutual support.

The police chief made the remarks on Thursday during the decoration ceremony of newly promoted Comptrollers of the Nigeria Immigration Service at the Service headquarters in Abuja.

Addressing the newly decorated officers, Disu said the responsibilities of the two security agencies were closely linked and required continuous cooperation to address security challenges facing the country.

He said, “The Nigerian Police Force and the Nigeria Immigration Service share a common responsibility in safeguarding our national security and protecting our citizens.

“Our mandates are interconnected, and our collective effectiveness depends sufficiently on sustained collaboration, intelligence sharing, mutual support, and strong interagency cooperation.

“I wish to reaffirm the commitment of the Nigerian Police Force to strengthening this long-standing partnership for the greater security of our country.”

The Inspector-General also congratulated the newly promoted comptrollers, describing their elevation as recognition of their dedication, professionalism and contributions to national security and development.

However, he urged them to see their promotions as more than rewards for past achievements, saying their new positions came with greater responsibilities and expectations.

According to Disu, the officers must demonstrate exemplary leadership, integrity, discipline and humility while carrying out their new assignments.

He also encouraged them to inspire personnel under their command and promote teamwork in achieving the objectives of the Immigration Service.

“Your promotion is a recognition of your dedication, professionalism, years of medical service and commitment to the security and development of our nation,” Disu said.

He added, “I urge you to regard this decoration not merely as a reward for past service, but as a renewed call to greater responsibilities, exemplary leadership, and commitment to the team.”

The police chief also acknowledged the contributions of the spouses of the promoted officers, congratulating them for their support throughout their partners’ careers.

“I will once again congratulate your doting wives for this great promotion, because they deserve it,” he said.

The ceremony attracted senior officials from the Nigeria Immigration Service and other security and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Customs Service, Nigerian Correctional Service, Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps and Federal Fire Service.

Disu’s remarks reaffirm the Police Force’s position on interagency cooperation as both institutions continue to play complementary roles in protecting Nigeria’s borders, maintaining internal security and safeguarding citizens.