Police Command Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/police-command/ ...express yourself Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:27:53 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://freedomonline.com.ng/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/cropped-icon-32x32.png Police Command Archives - Freedom Online https://freedomonline.com.ng/category/police-command/ 32 32 IGP Disu cautions against indiscriminate recording, circulation of police officers’ videos https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-cautions-against-indiscriminate-recording-circulation-of-police-officers-videos/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-cautions-against-indiscriminate-recording-circulation-of-police-officers-videos/#respond Mon, 01 Jun 2026 08:27:53 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278210 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has cautioned against the growing trend of indiscriminate recording and circulation of videos of police officers on routine and sensitive duties. A statement by the Chairman, Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN), Mr Festus Fifen, on Sunday in Abuja said the IGP gave the warning during an […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-disu-cautions-against-indiscriminate-recording-circulation-of-police-officers-videos/feed/ 0 Police unveil ultra-modern Egbetokun Conference Hall in Lagos https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-unveil-ultra-modern-egbetokun-conference-hall-in-lagos/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-unveil-ultra-modern-egbetokun-conference-hall-in-lagos/#respond Sat, 30 May 2026 07:43:10 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=278119 The Police Command in Lagos State, on Friday, unveiled the ultra-modern “IGP Kayode Egbetokun Conference Hall” with senior police officers. The command described the facility as a symbol of visionary leadership, professionalism and institutional transformation within the Nigeria Police Force. The conference hall, named after the 22nd indigenous Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, was unveiled […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-unveil-ultra-modern-egbetokun-conference-hall-in-lagos/feed/ 0 IGP orders audit of arms, ammunition nationwide https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-orders-audit-of-arms-ammunition-nationwide/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-orders-audit-of-arms-ammunition-nationwide/#respond Tue, 05 May 2026 12:38:16 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=276713 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has ordered Commissioners of Police (CPs) to immediately undertake comprehensive audit of arms and ammunition within their respective commands. Disu gave the order on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of an emergency conference with CPs in charge of state commands. He said the audit must be […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/igp-orders-audit-of-arms-ammunition-nationwide/feed/ 0 Disu disbands Anti-Robbery squads, RRS, SWAT, others https://freedomonline.com.ng/disu-disbands-anti-robbery-squads-rrs-swat-others/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/disu-disbands-anti-robbery-squads-rrs-swat-others/#respond Sun, 22 Mar 2026 18:10:42 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=274364 The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Tunji Disu, has ordered the immediate disbandment of all special police units and squads nationwide, effective immediately. This move is part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at reforming the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). The disbanded units include: – Rapid Response Squad (RRS) – Anti-Cultism – Anti-Kidnapping – Scorpion Squad […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/disu-disbands-anti-robbery-squads-rrs-swat-others/feed/ 0 PSC approves promotion of seven AIGs to DIGs https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-approves-promotion-of-seven-aigs-to-digs/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-approves-promotion-of-seven-aigs-to-digs/#respond Sat, 07 Mar 2026 18:08:32 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273705 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of seven Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) to the rank of Deputy Inspectors-General (DIGs). The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu said this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the senior officers were promoted to fill the vacancies […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-approves-promotion-of-seven-aigs-to-digs/feed/ 0 My plans for NPF, by Disu https://freedomonline.com.ng/my-plans-for-npf-by-disu/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/my-plans-for-npf-by-disu/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 20:31:38 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273100 The newly appointed Acting Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Mr Olatunji Disu, has said his leadership in the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) would be visible, accountable and worthy of being followed. Disu said this on Wednesday in Abuja at an event to mark his taking over as the 23rd IGP from the recently retired Kayode Egbetokun. […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/my-plans-for-npf-by-disu/feed/ 0 Tinubu to Disu: Restore peace, strengthen security https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-to-disu-restore-peace-strengthen-security/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-to-disu-restore-peace-strengthen-security/#respond Wed, 25 Feb 2026 19:40:07 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273092 President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, on Wednesday at the State House, charged the Acting Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, to restore peace and strengthen security nationwide. President Tinubu issued this directive at the decoration of Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement of Kayode Egbetokun and pending the Nigeria Police Council’s ratification of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-to-disu-restore-peace-strengthen-security/feed/ 0 Tinubu removes IGP Egbetokun; Disu steps in https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-removes-igp-egbetokun-disu-steps-in/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-removes-igp-egbetokun-disu-steps-in/#respond Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:28:05 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=273022 President Bola Tinubu, on Tuesday, removed the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, from office. Assistant Inspector-General (AIG) of Police in charge of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID) Annex, Alagbon, Lagos, Tunji Disu, has stepped in as the acting IGP. A statement by presidential spokesman, Bayo Onanuga, reads: STATEHOUSE PRESS RELEASE PRESIDENT TINUBU ACCEPTS […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/tinubu-removes-igp-egbetokun-disu-steps-in/feed/ 0 PSC promotes AIG Fayoade Mustapha to DIG https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-promotes-aig-fayoade-mustapha-to-dig/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-promotes-aig-fayoade-mustapha-to-dig/#respond Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:52:21 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=272821 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the promotion of Mr Fayoade Mustapha Adegoke, an Assistant Inspector-General of Police (IGP), to the rank of Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG). Mr Torty Kalu, the spokesman of PSC, disclosed this in a statement on Friday in Abuja. He said the decision was reached following the DIG’s exceptional […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-promotes-aig-fayoade-mustapha-to-dig/feed/ 0 PSC appoints one DIG, promotes two AIGs, 26,119 Inspectors https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-appoints-one-dig-promotes-two-aigs-26119-inspectors/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-appoints-one-dig-promotes-two-aigs-26119-inspectors/#respond Thu, 29 Jan 2026 19:56:09 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271660 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has appointed one Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG), approved the promotion of two Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) and over 26,119 Inspectors. The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. He said the promotion of Mr Funsho […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/psc-appoints-one-dig-promotes-two-aigs-26119-inspectors/feed/ 0 Police confirm abduction of Kaduna community residents https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-confirm-abduction-of-kaduna-community-residents/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-confirm-abduction-of-kaduna-community-residents/#respond Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:22:50 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=271201 *INCIDENT AT KURMIN WALI COMMUNITY, KAJURU LOCAL GOVERNMENT AREA, KADUNA STATE The Nigeria Police Force acknowledges the deep concern generated by reports of an abduction incident at Kurmin Wali, a remote community in Kajuru Local Government Area of Kaduna State. The Force understands the fear and anxiety such reports cause to families, residents, and the […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-confirm-abduction-of-kaduna-community-residents/feed/ 0 See names of police officers promoted as DIG, AIGs, CPs https://freedomonline.com.ng/see-names-of-police-officers-promoted-as-dig-aigs-cps/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/see-names-of-police-officers-promoted-as-dig-aigs-cps/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 18:11:42 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269609 The Police Service Commission (PSC) has approved the appointment of Mr Mohammed Gumel as a Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIG) and promotion of other senior police officers. The Head of Protocol and Public Affairs of PSC, Mr Torty Kalu, said this in a statement on Thursday in Abuja. Kalu said the approval followed rigorous written […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/see-names-of-police-officers-promoted-as-dig-aigs-cps/feed/ 0 Supply of arms, ammunition to terrorists: Police chief shoots self dead, officer attached to Govt House arrested https://freedomonline.com.ng/supply-of-arms-ammunition-to-terrorists-police-chief-shoots-self-dead-officer-attached-to-govt-house-arrested/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/supply-of-arms-ammunition-to-terrorists-police-chief-shoots-self-dead-officer-attached-to-govt-house-arrested/#respond Fri, 19 Dec 2025 17:26:36 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269590 A Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), Abdullahi Isah, attached to 12PMF Minna, has allegedly shot himself dead during a routine arms audit, an official has said. The command’s Spokesman, SP Abiodun Wasiu, confirmed the incident in Minna on Friday. Wasiu disclosed that Isah was initially arrested on December 15 “on suspicion of involvement in illegal […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/supply-of-arms-ammunition-to-terrorists-police-chief-shoots-self-dead-officer-attached-to-govt-house-arrested/feed/ 0 Police chief dies during management meeting https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-chief-dies-during-management-meeting/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-chief-dies-during-management-meeting/#respond Thu, 18 Dec 2025 22:01:30 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269551 An Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) in Ebonyi State, ACP Ogbon-inu Popoola, is dead. The command’s spokesman, SP Joshua Ukandu, confirmed the death in a statement in Abakaliki on Thursday. Ukandu explained that Popoola died on Wednesday, while attending a management meeting of the command. “The Ebonyi Police Command regrets to announce the death of […]

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]]> https://freedomonline.com.ng/police-chief-dies-during-management-meeting/feed/ 0 Assailant lynched by mob https://freedomonline.com.ng/assailant-lynched-by-mob/ https://freedomonline.com.ng/assailant-lynched-by-mob/#respond Mon, 15 Dec 2025 14:57:41 +0000 https://freedomonline.com.ng/?p=269295 The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Command in Kano State, on Monday, confirmed that a local resident identified as Ladan  Zubairu, was killed by an unknown assailant on Monday at Yusuf Garko Mosque in Maraba Quarters, Kano. This is contained in a statement issued by the command’s spokesperson CSP Abdullahi Kiyawa in Kano on Monday. Kiyawa quoted […]

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