Nigeria Police Force denies disbanding all tactical units nationwide
The Nigeria Police Force clarified that the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, did not order the immediate dissolution of all tactical units across state commands. A Force statement described reports of unit disbandment as a misrepresentation of the IGP's directive. While acknowledging public concerns about tactical teams, the IGP recognizes their critical role in crime-fighting. Tactical units remain operational nationwide.
SOURCE: https://dailypost.ng/2026/03/23/police-clear-air-on-disbandment-of-tactical-units/