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At 96, Mama Stella Is Writing Herself Into Police History

By: Lanre Olagunju At 96, Dame Stella Obuoforibo Okuyiga has found a way to outlive herself. Not through science or medicine, but through her book. At the launch of The Origin of Police Women in Nigeria: The Story of the Pioneer Women Officers and My Journey in the Nigeria Police Force, the retired Deputy Commissioner of Police expressed excitement at the thought of her book living on in libraries across the world. Even when she is gone, she hopes her story will continue to speak. On October 13, in Port Harcourt, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, Inspector-General of Police, joined her in preserving that history. His presence as chief launcher was more than a gesture of respect. It was an opportunity for the Nigeria Police Force to confront a fundamental question: how well does an institution remember those who made its progress possible? In 1955, the first 20 women joined the Force at a time when policing offered women limited opportunities. They entered unfamiliar territory, confronting barriers...
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DPO Suspended As Cultists Renovate Police Station In Rivers

  By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Rivers State Police Command has relieved the Divisional Police Officer (DPO) in charge of Abuloma Division and the officer overseeing the Abuloma Police Outpost of their duties following allegations that suspected cultists financed the renovation of the police facility and visited it to celebrate the completion of the project. The Command also ordered a full investigation into the circumstances surrounding the controversial renovation after a video and reports of the incident circulated widely on social media. According to the police, the individuals alleged to be cultists reportedly visited the facility on Thursday, October 15, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the renovation they were said to have facilitated. In a statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, said it had taken cognizance of the viral video and allegations and had begun steps to establish the facts. It strongly condemned any relationship or activit...
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IGP Disu Charges Rivers Police Officers To Collaborate With Residents For Effective Policing

    By:  Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector General of Police,  Olatunji Disu has charged men and officers of the Rivers state Police Command under the leadership of CP Olugbenga Adepoju to cooperate fully with Rivers people for effective community policing. IGP Disu gave the charge in an interview with Newsmen in Port Harcourt after interaction with officers of the Command. '' I notice that the Commissioner of Police has put in a lot of work in security of the state.I have been able to see the successes and interact with members of the community,a lot of stakeholders and everybody is in agreement that my officers are doing so much and have been able to improve the security of the State. "The purpose of the meeting is to meet with my officers and discuss their operation with them.And to tell the complainants,I have had and tell them,one or two things. "And to discuss the issue of 2027 elections with them . He commended the Rivers State Commissioner of Police,...
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IGP Disu Highlights Parental Responsibility As 96 Year Old Retired Police Woman Launches Origin Of Police Women In Nigeria

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Yesterday in Port Harcourt, the spotlight shone brightly on a ninety-six-year-old pioneer. Dame Stella O. Okuyiga, DCP, a retired policewoman from the Okrika Local Government Area of Rivers State, was among the historic first twenty women to be recruited into the Nigeria Police Force in 1955. Her new book, "Origin of Police Women in Nigeria," drew the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, alongside captains of industry, senior police officers, government officials, traditional rulers, civil society groups, and representatives from the Nigerian Bar Association, FIDA, and the media to the Rivers State capital for the official launch. Speaking at the event, IGP Disu said the author had highlighted an important truth that every police officer must recognise: parental responsibility plays a crucial role in shaping the future of Nigeria, while adult delinquency contributes to many of the country's security challenges. He stressed t...
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IGP Disu Reaffirms Commitment To Regional, Continental Arms-control Efforts

 By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, today, Monday, 12th October 2026, declared open the Small Arms and Light Weapons Identification and Tracing (SALW-IT) Simulation Programme in Abuja.  The five-day programme, running from 12th to 16th October 2026, is designed to strengthen participants’ capacity to identify, mark, register and trace small arms, light weapons and ammunition. In his remarks, the IGP described illicit arms proliferation as a major threat to peace and security across Africa, fuelling terrorism, banditry, kidnapping and organised crime.  He noted that effective weapons tracing helps investigators uncover trafficking networks, financiers and supply routes, enabling targeted action against illicit arms trafficking. The IGP highlighted the programme’s relevance to preparations for Nigeria’s upcoming elections.  A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said IGP noted that dis...
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Inspector General of Police Approves Posting Of New PPROs To Commands, Formations

  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has approved the posting of new Police Public Relations Officers and Public Relations Liaison Officers to selected Commands and Formations of the Nigeria Police Force, as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen strategic communication, improve public access to credible Police information and enhance engagement with the media and other stakeholders. Accordingly, SP Johnson A. Doghudje has been posted as Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 5, and can be reached on 08038773657; SP Ojedele Olanrewaju Tunji, anipr, has been posted to Zone 11, Osogbo, and can be reached on 09152481510. Also, DSP Orchia Adndongu has been posted to the Benue State Police Command and can be reached on 07013495466; while DSP Imah Unwana Victor has been posted to the Nigeria Police Force National Cybercrime Centre (NPF-NCCC) and can be reached on 08038281577. Similarly, ASP Abdulaziz Maharazu has been posted to the Police Academy (POLAC) and can be ...
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Rivers VCRU Under CP Adepoju Donates 1.150M to 11 Patients At RSUTH

By Awajis Josiah-Chijindu Members of the Violent Crime Response Unit of the Rivers State Police Command under the leadership of CP Olugbenga Adepoju have donated N1.150m to 11 patients at the Rivers State University Teaching Hospital, Old GRA, Port Harcourt. The gesture formed part of activities marking the official launch of the VCRU, which is scheduled to hold on Saturday, October 10, 2026. The VCRU team, led by its Commander, CSP Julian Wealth, visited the children's and postnatal wards of the hospital on Thursday, where it provided financial assistance to the patients to help offset their medical bills. Speaking with journalists after the visit, Wealth said the gesture was aimed at demonstrating the people-oriented policing philosophy of the Nigeria Police Force and showing that police officers were concerned about the welfare of members of the public. He said, “As part of activities to officially launch the unit on Saturday, October 10, 2026, we decided to contribute money to ...
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