The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reportedly initiated measures to reduce the involvement of the Nigeria Police Force in politically sensitive issues across the country.
Sources familiar with the matter told TRUETELLS Nigeria that the initiative is part of efforts to restore professionalism and maintain the neutrality of the police in political affairs.
The decision comes in the wake of controversies in Osun State, where police officers were deployed to local government secretariats amid disputes over the tenure of council chairmen. The matter, currently before the courts, attracted nationwide attention and raised concerns over the role of the police in political conflicts.
Court documents indicate that the tenure of the council chairmen in question expired in October 2025, although some reportedly continued to occupy their offices.
Officials at the Force Headquarters revealed that IGP Disu is reviewing legal briefs and internal reports to ensure that police personnel are not seen as endorsing unlawful occupation of offices. Sources said directives may soon be issued to withdraw officers from disputed secretariats and redeploy them to routine policing duties.
The planned measures are also expected to address concerns over police involvement in political petitions and arrests linked to political actors. One source noted, “The new IGP is pursuing reforms to restore the integrity of the police. Reports from Osun highlighted public perception issues and the need for impartiality. He has direct instructions from the National Security Adviser and the President to ensure a level playing field for all political parties.”
Court Refuses Further Adjournment in Osun LG Tenure Dispute
Meanwhile, a Federal High Court in Osogbo has rejected applications seeking to delay proceedings in the Osun local government tenure case. Justice A.A. Demi-Ajayi dismissed two adjournment requests filed by counsel for the All Progressives Congress (APC), stating the matter had dragged on too long.
The suit, filed by APC officials, seeks judicial clarification on the legality of their tenure. While plaintiffs argue that a Court of Appeal judgment reinstated them, the defendants contend the ruling has been misinterpreted and that the officials’ continued occupation of secretariats violates earlier court judgments.
The court has now directed all parties to present their cases as it prepares to deliver a final judgment.
