The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has declared that the current number of police stations in Nigeria is grossly inadequate for the nation's growing population. Speaking at the Infrastructure Dialogue 2026 in Abuja, Disu endorsed the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission's proposal to establish 3,000 new police stations across the country.
Current Infrastructure Deficit
Disu revealed that the Nigeria Police Force currently operates only about 2,000 police stations nationwide. He emphasized that this number cannot effectively serve a population exceeding 200 million people. The IGP, represented by Commissioner of Police in charge of Works, Obiora Oranwusi, stressed the urgent need for intervention through public-private partnerships, development finance institutions, and capital market instruments.
Call for Sustainable Financing
According to Disu, the Infrastructure Concession Regulatory Commission has identified the need for 3,000 new police stations, 1,000 new prisons, and 170 new barracks. He noted that this scale of investment requires sustainable financing models. The IGP stated, "These deficits directly affect operational effectiveness and must be addressed through sustainable financing models."
Strategic Reorientation of the Police
Disu also highlighted that the police force is undergoing a strategic reorientation to position itself as a proactive enabler of national development. He explained that the mandate extends beyond crime response to creating a stable and predictable environment for legitimate enterprise to flourish. The event, organized by Deutsche Partners Holding, brought together entrepreneurs to discuss infrastructure challenges and solutions.
