Skip to main content

Posts

Osun Governorship Poll: IGP Disu Engages Civil Society Organizations On Election Security

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today, 7th August, 2026, engaged representatives of Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) on security concerns surrounding the forthcoming Osun State Governorship Election scheduled for 15th August, 2026. The delegation was led by Auwal Musa Rafsanjani, Executive Director, CISLAC, and comprised representatives of YIAGA Africa, Nigerian Women Trust Fund, Kimpact Development Initiative, Centre for Journalism Innovation and Development, Partners West Africa, CLEEN Foundation and other CSOs. The CSOs presented observations and recommendations on election security, including voter protection, political violence, misinformation and the participation of vulnerable groups. The IGP assured them that the concerns raised would be given due consideration and necessary action taken. The IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to professionalism, impartiality and neutrality througho...
Recent posts

Inspector General Of Police Deploys Commissioners To Commands

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has approved the deployment of Commissioners of Police to State Commands and strategic formations across the country following the approval of his recommendations by the Police Service Commission.  The deployment is aimed at strengthening operational effectiveness, enhancing leadership across Commands and formations, and consolidating the ongoing reform and repositioning of the Nigeria Police Force. The newly deployed Commissioners of Police to State Commands are as follows; CP Abia; CP Afolabi Wilfred Olutokunbo, CP Plateau; CP Ayodeji Faniyan, fdc, CP Bayelsa; CP Saka Adewale Ajao, CP Cross River; CP Ajo Geofrey Ordue, CP Anambra; CP Nanna Oji Ama, CP Edo; CP Patrick Daaor, CP Jigawa; CP Tani Murtala, and CP Delta; CP Samuel Erale. Other approved deployments are as follows; CP Intelligence & Training, Force Intelligence Department (FID), Abuja; CP Yemi John Oyeniyi, CP INT...

IGP Disu Seeks Partnership With DG NOA, On National Values, Crisis Prevention

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today received the Director-General of the National Orientation Agency (NOA), Mallam Lanre Issa-Onilu, during a courtesy visit at the Force Headquarters, Abuja. During the visit, the Director-General reaffirmed the Agency's commitment to promoting national values, civic responsibility, and public enlightenment.  He highlighted the Nigeria Identity Project and the National Values Charter as key initiatives for strengthening national cohesion, while proposing closer collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force in the areas of public sensitisation, intelligence sharing, and early conflict prevention. In his remarks, the IGP underscored the importance of professionalism, respect for human dignity, and ethical policing in strengthening public confidence in the Force.  He also emphasized the need for responsible use of social media by verifying information before dissemination and...

IGP Disu Advocates Specialised Training For Police Personnel

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  In a bid to strengthen the professional capacity of Police officers in Nigeria, the Inspector General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu has advocated a strategic partnership between the police and the National Judicial Institute (NJC) The Inspector General made the call, when he paid a visit to the National Judicial Institute. A statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, said the Inspector General, reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to the rule of law and the effective administration of criminal justice.  The statement below 👇  IGP DISU VISITS NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ADVOCATES SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR POLICE PERSONNEL The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advocated a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training....

TIME AND CHANCE: WHY THE PEOPLE ARE RALLYING BEHIND NDUKA ANYANWU - APGA CANDIDATE; 2027 AHIAZU AND EZINIHITE MBAISE FEDERAL CONSTITUENCY ELECTIONS

  "I have seen something else under the sun: The race is not to the swift or the battle to the strong, nor does food come to the wise or wealth to the brilliant or favor to the learned; but time and chance happen to them all." — Ecclesiastes 9:11 As the political atmosphere across Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency continues to gather momentum, one name increasingly resonates with hope, service, and a renewed vision for effective representation—Hon. Nduka Anyanwu, the APGA Candidate for the House of Representatives. The timeless words of Ecclesiastes 9:11 remind us that destiny unfolds according to God's appointed time. Beyond strength, influence, or privilege, there comes a moment when preparation meets opportunity. For many across the constituency, that moment appears to have arrived for Nduka Anyanwu. Across communities, interactions with youths, women, traditional institutions, professionals, traders, and other stakeholders reveal a growing confidence in...

Police Arrest Suspects Involved In The Murder Of Two Police Officers In Rivers State

By: Awajis Josiah-Chijindu  Three suspects have been arrested by the violence Crime Response Unit of the Rivers State Police Command.  The suspects, Maduabuchi Emeka, Chinedu Owhor and Kamachi Joe were arrested in connection with the murder of two police officers who were attacked while conducting a stop-and-search operation within the Aluu Division area on 29th June, 2026. According to a statement by the Command's Public Relations Officer, ASP Blessing Agabe, Exhibit recovered from the suspects includes Three AK- 47 rifles and one scorpion rifle.  The suspects have also linked other murder cases currently under investigation.  ASP Agabe noted that intensive efforts are ongoing to apprehend the fourth member of the gang, who is currently at large. The statement below 👇  PRESS RELEASE RIVERS STATE POLICE COMMAND RIVERS POLICE ARREST SUSPECTS INVOLVED IN THE ATTACK AND MURDER OF TWO POLICE OFFICERS, RECOVERED TWO EARLIER SNATCHED AK-47 RIFLES. The Rivers State Po...

GREAT ENGAGEMENT: A Citizens' Government for Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise Is Within Reach

  By: Nduka Anyanwu APGA Candidate, Ahiazu/Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency (2027) As the 2027 electioneering campaign approaches, a new wave of hope is sweeping across Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise Federal Constituency. Our engagements with communities, traditional rulers, youth groups, women, traders, professionals, farmers, and religious leaders have revealed one unmistakable truth: our people are yearning for purposeful representation and genuine development. I am deeply grateful to the good people of Ahiazu and Ezinihite Mbaise for the overwhelming support, encouragement, prayers, and goodwill you have continued to extend to me. Your confidence in this movement is not taken for granted. It strengthens our determination to build a future where every citizen has a voice and every community enjoys the dividends of democracy. Throughout our consultations, we have listened attentively to your concerns and witnessed firsthand the challenges confronting our constituency. Poor infr...