The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday decorated newly promoted Deputy Inspectors-General of Police (DIGs) and urged them to strengthen intelligence-led policing across the country. Speaking during the ceremony, Disu charged the senior officers to deepen inter-agency collaboration and improve operational coordination among police commands. The officers decorated include Zachariah …
Newly appointed acting Inspector General of Police, Tunji Disu, has promised to boost the morale of officers in fighting insurgency, banditry and all forms of insecurity ravaging the country. Disu also vowed to tackle corruption within the Nigeria Police Force. In addition, he promised to end impunity and abuse of human rights perpetrated by officers. …
The resignation of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun and the subsequent appointment of AIG Tunji Disu as acting IGP to replace him is expected to lead to a shakeup at the top level of the police force hierarchy. Egbetokun stepped down, citing pressing family considerations, ending his four-year term in office that was set …
The Federal Government has redeployed police officers previously assigned to VIP protection to vulnerable communities in Kwara State following a wave of deadly terrorist attacks. The move forms part of renewed security measures aimed at restoring confidence and strengthening protection in affected areas. In a statement issued on Friday, February 13, the Minister of Information …
The Director-General of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Emomotimi Agama, has called for the establishment of a joint rapid-response team between the SEC and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to combat online fraud and other financial crimes. Agama made the call during a meeting with the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in Abuja …
Umar Nadada has officially assumed duty as the 8th Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) in charge of Zone 14 Headquarters, Katsina State. Nadada took over the leadership of the zone on Monday and is expected to deploy his extensive experience in crime prevention to strengthen public trust and confidence in the Nigeria Police Force. The …
The Commissioner of Police, FCT Police Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, has decorated 13 officers promoted from Superintendent of Police (SP) to Chief Superintendent of Police (CSP) at the FCT Command Headquarters. Senior officers, colleagues, and family members attended the ceremony, celebrating the achievements of the promoted officers. CP Dantawaye congratulated the officers and described …
The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command recorded major security gains between October and December 2025. During the period, officers arrested 160 suspects, rescued dozens of victims and recovered a large cache of weapons, including 21 AK-47 rifles and 1,700 rounds of live ammunition. The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Miller G. Dantawaye, disclosed …
The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olukayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed that the Motor Vehicle Tinted Glass Permit Policy of the Nigeria Police Force remains lawful and valid, despite ongoing public debate and pending litigation. Egbetokun said the Police respect the judiciary and will comply fully with all valid court orders but stressed that no court has …
The Nigerian Bar Association (NBA) has called on President Bola Ahmed Tinubu to urgently intervene and call to order the Inspector General of Police (IGP) over the planned resumption of enforcement of the suspended tinted glass permit policy. NBA President Mazi Afam Osigwe, SAN, while condemning the move, described it as a grave affront to …
