Speaker Abbas Demands Transparent Probe Into Miners’ Deaths
By Oluwakemi Kindness Speaker of the House of Representatives, Abbas Tajudeen, has demanded transparency and accountability in investigations into the deaths of suspected illegal miners in NSCDC custody in Niger State. Abbas described the deaths as “painful, unfortunate, and avoidable” and called for a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident. In a statement […]
FG Urges Police on Professionalism, Impartiality in 2027
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Federal Government has urged the Nigeria Police Force to maintain the highest standards of professionalism and impartiality in the discharge of its responsibilities during the 2027 general elections. President Bola Tinubu gave the charge on Monday in an address delivered by the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, George Akume, […]
IGP Pledges Probe Into Deaths of 37 Miners in NSCDC Custody
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of the Nigeria Police Force, Olatunji Disu, has pledged a thorough investigation into the deaths of 37 miners in the custody of the Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) in Niger State. The Nigeria Police Force disclosed this in a statement issued on Friday by the Force Public Relations […]
Police Pay ₦2.3bn Benefits to Families of 2,971 Fallen Officers
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force has paid ₦2.3 billion in insurance and welfare benefits to 2,971 beneficiaries and next-of-kin of officers who died in service. Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, presented the cheques on Thursday in Abuja. The total payout stands at ₦2,317,177,094 and covers insurance policy years from 2017/2018 to 2024/2025. […]
2027 Polls: Police, NAF Strengthen Joint Security Strategy
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force are strengthening joint security planning ahead of the 2027 general elections and other major national events. Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, discussed the plan on Wednesday during Aneke’s visit to the Force […]
Don’t Die for Politicians in 2027, IGP Disu Warns
By Olueakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has warned Nigerian youths against allowing politicians to use them for electoral violence ahead of the 2027 general elections. Disu said youths often bear the consequences of political violence while politicians who fuel conflicts eventually reconcile after elections. He gave the warning in Abuja at the […]
Police, NFIU Strengthen Anti-Money Laundering Fight
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit (NFIU) have renewed their partnership to strengthen the fight against money laundering, terrorism financing and organised crime as Nigeria prepares for the 2027 Financial Action Task Force (FATF) mutual evaluation. The renewed collaboration was announced on Tuesday during a strategic meeting […]
Patience, Intelligence Led to Successful Oyo Rescue – IGP Disu
By Oluwakemi Kindness Inspector-General of Police, Olutunji Disu, has said security agencies deliberately resisted pressure to rush the rescue of abducted students and teachers in Oyo State, insisting that patience, intelligence and coordinated planning were key to the successful operationI. Speaking on Tuesday at the opening of the IGP Conference and Retreat for Strategic Police […]
IGP Disu Pledges Bigger Investment in Police Sports Development
By Arinzechi Chukwunonso Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has pledged increased investment in sports development across the Nigeria Police Force, promising greater support for volleyball and other sporting disciplines. Disu made the pledge on Saturday at the 3rd CGC Volleyball Premier League (First Phase) in Abuja after the Nigeria Police Volleyball Team defeated Sunshine Spikers. […]
IGP Disu Bans Unauthorized Social Media Use by Police Officer
By Oluwakemi Kindness The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has ordered all personnel of the Nigeria Police Force to stop unauthorized social media activities that could undermine the Force’s integrity, professionalism, and public image. He issued the directive amid rising concerns over officers creating and sharing videos, hosting live sessions, and engaging in online […]