The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed Commissioners of Police across the country to immediately begin a comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition under their control.
The directive was issued during an emergency conference held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Centre in Abuja, where the police chief met with senior officers and members of the press.
According to a statement released on the Nigeria Police official Facebook page on Wednesday, the exercise is aimed at strengthening accountability within the Nigeria Police Force, identifying operational gaps, and preventing the misuse of police weapons, while also improving overall readiness to tackle security challenges.
Disu stressed that the audit goes beyond routine administrative checks, describing it as a critical institutional reform to ensure that all arms and ammunition are properly documented, securely managed, and deployed in line with operational standards.
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He directed all Commissioners of Police to conduct the process thoroughly and transparently, with detailed reports to be submitted to the Force Headquarters within a specified timeframe.
The police chief reiterated that the move forms part of broader reforms focused on enhancing professionalism, internal control, and transparency within the Force.
He assured Nigerians that ongoing efforts under his leadership are geared toward building a more disciplined and efficient police institution capable of responding effectively to evolving security threats nationwide.