By Samuel Ike, Abuja

Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has announced that the recruitment of 50,000 police constables has reached its final pre-training stage, with authorities developing comprehensive training programmes based on an enhanced curriculum and international best practices.

Disu made the disclosure on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., where he represented the Nigeria Police Force at the Second United States–Nigeria Country of Particular Concern (CPC) Joint Working Group meeting.

The meeting assessed progress made under the CPC Joint Working Group Roadmap during the April–June 2026 reporting period and examined opportunities for stronger collaboration between Nigeria and the United States in addressing security and law-enforcement challenges.

The IGP was part of a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser and comprising the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs, as well as heads of key security and law-enforcement agencies.

While presenting the Nigeria Police Force’s contributions to the implementation of the roadmap, Disu highlighted ongoing counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations, increased police deployment to vulnerable communities, the strengthening of early-warning systems, and efforts aimed at protecting and facilitating the safe return of internally displaced persons.

He reiterated the Force’s commitment to enhancing counterterrorism operations, community safety, human rights protection, and adherence to the rule of law. According to him, the recruitment and training of new personnel form part of broader reforms aimed at improving policing standards and operational effectiveness across the country.

Disu also underscored the critical role of community engagement in national security, noting that the Police have continued to deepen collaboration with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other key stakeholders to address emerging security concerns.

He stressed that building public trust, promoting religious tolerance and fostering peaceful coexistence remain essential to achieving lasting security and stability in Nigeria.