Inspector-General of Police, Mr. Olatunji Disu, has disclosed that preparations for the recruitment of 50,000 Police Constables have reached the final pre-training stage.

He said comprehensive training programmes are being developed around an improved curriculum and international best practices.

The IGP also reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening counterterrorism, community protection, human rights and the rule of law.

Disu spoke on Wednesday in Washington, D.C., while representing the Nigeria Police Force at the 2nd United States-Nigeria Country of Particular Concern, CPC, Joint Working Group meeting.

The meeting reviewed progress recorded under the CPC Joint Working Group Roadmap during the April-June 2026 reporting period.

It also explored opportunities for deeper cooperation between Nigeria and the United States in tackling security and law-enforcement challenges.

Disu was part of a high-level Nigerian delegation led by the National Security Adviser, NSA.

The delegation also comprised the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Interior and Defence, Service Chiefs, and heads of other security and law-enforcement agencies.

Presenting the contributions of the Nigeria Police Force to the implementation of the roadmap, Disu highlighted sustained counter-kidnapping and anti-banditry operations.

He also cited increased police presence in vulnerable communities, early-warning mechanisms, and measures to facilitate the protection and safe return of internally displaced persons.

The IGP stressed the importance of community engagement in strengthening national security.

He noted that the Police had continued to deepen collaboration with traditional rulers, religious leaders and other critical stakeholders.

According to him, public trust, religious tolerance and peaceful coexistence remain critical to achieving sustainable security across Nigeria.