The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has charged officers of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to treat members of the public with civility and professionalism, stressing that the citizens remain the “bosses” of the police.

Disu gave the charge during a courtesy visit to Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents (LAGOCO), Alausa, Ikeja, Lagos.

The police boss had earlier addressed officers of the Rapid Response Squad (RRS) in their premises, but stopped by the Bagauda Kaltho Press Centre that houses the Lagos State Governor’s Office Correspondents’ that shares a boundary with the RRS Police Station.

The IGP, during the visit, at the weekend, emphasised that the success of policing depends largely on the cooperation and trust of the public.

The police chief also said that his visit to the state was part of his engagements with key stakeholders, including the state’s Commissioner of Police, the Assistant Inspector-General, and the governor, as well as officers of the RRS.

Responding on behalf of the press crew, Chairman of LAGOCO, George Okojie, commended the IGP for his long-standing relationship with journalists and his people-oriented approach to policing.

Okojie described Disu as a leader who has consistently demonstrated humility and accessibility, recalling his time as RRS commander when he maintained close ties with journalists and supported them both professionally and personally.

However, Disu has pledged to strengthen collaboration between the NPF, the Lagos State government, and key security stakeholders, such as the Lagos State Security Trust Fund, to maintain safety and stability across the state and the nation at large.

He stated this during a colourful and emotionally resonant state banquet held for him at the Lagos State House, Marina.

The banquet was organised by the state government following the appointment of IGP Disu as the 23rd indigenous Inspector-General of Police of the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who spoke at the occasion, described the IGP as a product of Lagos, shaped by its communities and institutions, and defined by a strong commitment to service.

The governor emphasised that the honour recognised a legacy of leadership, especially during Disu’s tenure as Commander of the RRS in the state.