The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has approved the comprehensive restructuring of the Police Monitoring Unit as part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at enhancing operational effectiveness, strengthening internal oversight, and reinforcing discipline across the Nigeria Police Force (NPF).
A press statement by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO), DCP Anthony Placid, Monday in Abuja, said the restructuring was necessitated by the need to refocus the unit on its core mandate, address identified operational inefficiencies, and reposition it as a credible and effective internal accountability mechanism within the Force.
“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.
“Consequently, the Inspector-General of Police has approved a leadership transition within the Unit, with Deputy Commissioner of Police DCP Aliyu Abubakar appointed as Head of the Police Monitoring Team to oversee the operations of the restructured Unit,” the FPRO stated.
He noted that prior to his appointment, DCP Abubakar served in the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), in both the FCT and Rivers State Police Commands, where he played critical roles in high-profile investigations.
“During this period, he worked closely with state leadership to modernise investigative techniques and strengthen operational effectiveness. He is widely regarded by peers and stakeholders as a community-oriented and professional officer, noted for promoting transparency and engagement in policing,” Placid added.
According to the spokesperson, the IGP emphasised that the reform was geared towards entrenching professionalism, discipline, and transparency within the Force, noting that the monitoring unit will play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
“The NPF reiterates its commitment to sustained reforms, institutional development , and the delivery of a more accountable, professional, and citizen-focused policing system,” the FPRO declared.
