By Uloma Peace Okorie
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has paid a strategic courtesy visit to the Director-General of the Department of State Services (DSS) at the Service Headquarters in Abuja, reaffirming the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force and the DSS to deepen collaboration in safeguarding national security.
During the meeting, the IGP described the DSS as an indispensable but often unseen partner in national security operations, stressing that no major security operation can succeed without intelligence support from the Service. He emphasized the need for a more symbiotic relationship between both agencies, particularly in critical areas such as election security, counter-terrorism operations, VIP protection, cybercrime prevention, tackling economic sabotage, and intelligence sharing.
IGP Disu further called for joint training initiatives and capacity-building programmes to enhance operational efficiency, noting that strengthened cooperation would improve response to emerging security threats across the country. He reaffirmed his commitment to deepening institutional collaboration to promote national stability and operational effectiveness.
In his response, the Director-General of the DSS expressed appreciation to President Bola Ahmed Tinubu for appointing IGP Disu, describing him as a seasoned officer with vast experience and dedication to service. He also commended the President for supporting the Police through the renovation of training institutions nationwide, which he said would improve professionalism and operational capacity.
The DSS boss expressed confidence that IGP Disu would consolidate on the achievements of his predecessors and bring fresh perspectives to policing. He assured that the DSS would continue to sustain intelligence sharing and joint operations with the Police, describing the partnership between both agencies as a priceless national asset.
The visit further underscored the shared resolve of the Nigeria Police Force and the DSS to strengthen synergy, enhance intelligence-driven policing, and promote institutional harmony in the collective effort to secure Nigeria.