IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Welfare Support for Security Personnel

IGP Disu Seeks Stronger Welfare Support for Security Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Riliwan Disu, has called for sustained collaboration to improve the welfare of security personnel and their families, saying better support for officers is crucial to morale and operational effectiveness. The call followed a courtesy visit by the President of the Defence and Police Officers’ Wives Association, DEPOWA, Mrs Mernan Femi Oluyede, and her delegation to the Force Headquarters in Abuja. Discussions […]

July 30, 2026 21

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IGP Disu, Service Chiefs Attend UK-Nigeria Security Dialogue in Abuja

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, alongside other Service Chiefs, on Monday attended the Fourth UK-Nigeria Security and Defence Partnership Dialogue at the Office of the National Security Adviser in Abuja. The dialogue brought together senior security and defence officials from Nigeria and the United Kingdom to discuss areas of mutual interest and strengthen bilateral security cooperation. Discussions focused on counter-terrorism, intelligence sharing, capacity building and […]

June 25, 2026 20

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IGP Disu Bans Unauthorised Social Media Activities by Police Personnel

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force to desist from unauthorised social media activities capable of undermining the integrity, professionalism and public image of the Force. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Anietie Okokon Edem Iniedu, the directive follows growing concerns over the increasing trend of police personnel creating videos, […]

June 25, 2026 15

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IGP Disu Reaffirms Nigeria Police Commitment to Global Peacekeeping

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has reaffirmed its commitment to international peacekeeping operations as it joined the global community in commemorating the International Day of United Nations Peacekeepers. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, paid tribute to peacekeepers around the world for their courage, professionalism and sacrifices in promoting global peace and […]

June 22, 2026 7

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IGP Disu Pushes Data-Driven Policing, Orders Improved Crime Database Management

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed investigators and heads of investigative units nationwide to prioritise the accurate collection and management of suspects' information to enhance intelligence-led policing and strengthen criminal investigations across the country. Disu gave the directive on Wednesday at the opening of a one-day Crime and Incident Database Impact Sensitisation Workshop organised by the Nigeria Police Force's ICT Department at the Force […]

June 15, 2026 28

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IGP Visits Oyo Community After Deadly Attack, Orders Intensified Rescue Operations

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has visited Oriire Local Government Area of Oyo State following a deadly attack and abduction incident that occurred in the area on Friday. During the visit, the IGP expressed deep concern over the attack and extended condolences to families of victims who lost their lives in the incident. Disu was accompanied by the Commissioner of Police, Kwara State Command, Ojo […]

May 19, 2026 15

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IGP Disu Meets NIPSS DG to Link Policing With National Policy Think Tank

By Toffa Momoh ABUJA — Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Rilwan Disu has met with the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies, (NIPSS) Professor Ayo Omotayo, to discuss strategic collaboration between both institutions. The meeting, held at Force Headquarters in Abuja, focused on strengthening partnership in national security, strategic leadership, capacity development, and policy support. Professor Omotayo was accompanied by DIG ‘Leye Oyebade (Rtd) and Dr. […]

April 23, 2026 33

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IGP Disu, NIPSS Move to Strengthen Institutional Partnership

By Zainab Uzomah|Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Rilwan Disu, on Thursday, 16 April 2026, received the Director-General of the National Institute for Policy and Strategic Studies (NIPSS), Professor Ayo Omotayo, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja to discuss areas of collaboration. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the Director-General was accompanied by DIG ‘Leye Oyebade (Rtd) and Dr Garba Malumfashi. […]

April 22, 2026 22

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IGP Disu Receives Civil Society Delegates, Vows Tougher Police Accountability Mechanisms

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, received a distinguished delegation of Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) led by human rights lawyer Femi Falana SAN, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. The delegation, according to a statement issued by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Anthony Placid on Thursday, in Abuja, included prominent figures from the legal, human rights, governance, and security reform sectors. Femi Falana […]

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