The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has approved a major restructuring of the police monitoring unit, in a move aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness and reinforcing discipline across the force.
Police spokesman, Anthony Placid, announced the changes in a statement on Monday, explaining that the overhaul is part of ongoing institutional reforms designed to refocus the unit on its core mandate.
“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 all commands, formations, and departments,” Mr Placid said.
He added that the restructured framework would harmonise key investigative and monitoring functions in line with the force’s wider reform agenda. The unit is expected to play a central role in identifying operational lapses, enforcing standards, and ensuring accountability at all levels.
Mr Placid also confirmed that the IGP has approved a leadership transition within the unit. Deputy Commissioner of Police (DCP) Aliyu Abubakar has been appointed as head of the police monitoring team to oversee operations of the restructured unit.
Before his new role, DCP Abubakar served as head of the State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID) in both the Federal Capital Territory and the Rivers State police command. He was involved in several high-profile investigations and worked closely with state leadership to modernise investigative techniques and improve operational effectiveness.
The restructuring signals a renewed push by the police leadership to embed professionalism, transparency, and real-time oversight into the force’s internal monitoring systems.
