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

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 5

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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 7

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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 27

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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 17

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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 […]

April 12, 2026 11

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IGP Tunji Disu Reaffirms Commitment to Fruitful Partnership With PCRC

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to a fruitful partnership with the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC) during a courtesy visit by the committee's delegation at the Force Headquarters in Abuja. This was contained in a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer (FPRO) Anthony Placid on Thursday. According to the statement, the PCRC delegation, led by National […]

April 12, 2026 10

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National Police Day: IGP Disu Leads Parade, Pledges Enhanced Security

By Toffa Momoh | Abuja The Nigeria Police Force has marked the grand finale of the 2026 National Police Day celebrations with a colorful parade and procession held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, highlighting personnel drawn from various units, formations, and commands of the Force. The event featured a ceremonial parade involving officers of the Nigeria Police Force alongside other security and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil […]

April 9, 2026 12

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IGP orders massive deployment after Plateau attack, intensifies security operations

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has condemned the attack on Angwan Rukuba community in Jos North Local Government Area of Plateau State, which resulted in the loss of lives, and ordered the immediate deployment of security assets to restore peace and apprehend those responsible. According to a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, the police chief also […]

April 4, 2026 12

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IGP receives Akwa Ibom governor in Abuja, seeks stronger security collaboration

By Zainab Uzomah| Abuja The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Monday received the Governor of Akwa Ibom State, Umo Eno, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja during a courtesy visit. The governor was accompanied by the Secretary to the State Government, Enobong Uwah; Commissioner for Local Government and Chieftaincy Affairs, Frank Archibong; Commissioner for Internal Security, Gen. Koko Essien; Commissioner for Works and Fire Service, Prof. Eno Ibanga; […]

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