IG restructures Police Monitoring Unit, appoints new head

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved the restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of efforts to strengthen discipline and improve operational efficiency within the Nigeria Police Force.

The Force Public Relations Officer, Anthony Placid, disclosed this in a statement on Monday in Abuja.

He said the move was part of ongoing reforms aimed at refocusing the unit on its core mandate and enhancing oversight across commands and formations.

“As part of the reorganisation, the unit has been streamlined and strengthened to enhance proactive monitoring, intelligence-driven inspections, and real-time oversight of police personnel and operations across Commands, Formations, and Departments.

The restructured framework also harmonises key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the force’s reform agenda,” he said.

He said the initiative was targeted at promoting professionalism, discipline and accountability within the force.

He added that the Monitoring Unit would play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.

As part of the changes, the IG approved a leadership transition, appointing Aliyu Abubakar, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, as head of the restructured unit.

Abubakar previously served as Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the State Criminal Investigation Department in both the Federal Capital Territory and Rivers State.

He said Abubakar played critical roles in high-profile investigations where he worked closely with state leadership to modernise investigative techniques and strengthen operational effectiveness.

NAN