Police chief says findings from nationwide inspection will guide rehabilitation of residential quarters and other facilities

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has inspected 23 police barracks across Nigeria as part of efforts to assess the living conditions of police personnel and their families and identify areas requiring urgent intervention.

The inspection focused on the state of residential quarters, infrastructure and other welfare facilities provided for officers and their families.

During the exercise, Disu interacted with personnel and residents of the barracks to gain first-hand information about the challenges affecting their living conditions. The engagements also provided an opportunity to identify facilities requiring rehabilitation, renovation and sustained investment.

The IGP stressed that officers who dedicate their lives to protecting citizens and maintaining law and order deserve decent and conducive accommodation.

According to him, improving the welfare of police personnel remains an important component of the ongoing efforts to reform and reposition the Nigeria Police Force.

Disu assured personnel that the concerns identified during the inspections would receive appropriate attention, adding that the findings would help the police authorities determine practical interventions for improving accommodation and other welfare facilities.

The inspection is expected to provide the police leadership with a clearer assessment of the condition of barracks across the country and help guide future investments in police housing and related infrastructure.

The IGP's initiative comes amid continued calls for improved working and living conditions for police officers, particularly those deployed to challenging environments to protect lives and property.

Better accommodation and welfare, police authorities believe, can also contribute to improved morale, productivity and commitment among personnel.

The Nigeria Police Force has in recent years faced concerns over ageing barracks, inadequate infrastructure and poor living conditions in some formations, making sustained investment in police welfare a significant part of broader institutional reforms.