Police
Immunity Ends Now, No Badge Is A License To Kill, Says IGP Disu
Immunity Ends Now, No Badge Is A License To Kill, Says IGP Disu
The Nigeria Police Force, Akwa Ibom State Command, today, 30th April 2026, successfully passed out 1,068 retrained Police Constables at the Police Mobile Force Base, 26 PMF, Uyo, with the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, issuing a stern nationwide warning that the era of professional recklessness and impunity is definitively over.
Speaking at the ceremony, the IGP declared that the retraining exercise was not merely ceremonial but a fundamental proclamation of a new professional dawn for the Force. He emphasized that an unskilled officer with a gun is a danger to the public, while a skilled and disciplined officer is a true guardian of the people.
In his keynote address, the IGP lauded the Akwa Ibom State Command for pioneering the comprehensive retraining of female police officers in arms handling last year, noting that gender is no barrier to competence. He reiterated that Force Order 237 remains binding, stressing that firearms shall only be used as a last resort, proportionately, and strictly within the bounds of the law.
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Reiterating his national broadcast of 29th April 2026, IGP Disu stated:
“Impunity ends now. Any officer who misuses his weapon, who kills a citizen without lawful justification, will be dismissed and prosecuted. Not transferred. Not queried. Not redeployed. No badge is a license to kill. No uniform is a shield from justice.”
The IGP further warned against extortion, reporting to duty under the influence of alcohol, and reckless use of firearms, promising summary dismissal and criminal prosecution for any violator.
He charged the newly retrained constables to carry their weapons with pride but restraint, wear their uniforms with dignity, and treat citizens with respect, noting that “the real examination begins tomorrow, when you return to the streets.”
The Commissioner of Police, Akwa Ibom State Command, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, fsi, in his remarks, disclosed that the retrained personnel include a specially selected cohort for the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU), created in line with the IGP’s directive to serve as a strategic strike force against violent crimes across the State.
CP Azare also highlighted key operational successes recorded by the Command, including the safe evacuation of explosive devices at the Ikot Ekpene Custodial Centre and the rescue of kidnapped victims along the Calabar–Oron waterways through seamless inter-agency collaboration.
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Present at the passing out ceremony were the representative of the Executive Governor of Akwa Ibom State, DIG Adeyemi Ogunjemilusi, mni (Rtd); the Assistant Inspector-General of Police zone 6 Zonal headquarters, AIG Auwal Musa Mohammad, Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Police Mobile Force, AIG Alonyenu Francis Idu; and the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Department of Training and Development, AIG Uche Ifeanyi Henry, PhD, among other senior officers and dignitaries.
The Command reaffirmed its commitment to community policing and urged residents of Akwa Ibom State to continue partnering with the Police by providing timely and credible information. The Command further assured the public that complaint mechanisms remain open and that every report of abuse or misconduct will be thoroughly investigated and acted upon.
Signed
DSP Timfon John, LLB, ANIPR
Police Public Relations Officer
Akwa Ibom State Command
30/04/2026
Education
IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County
IGP Disu, Stakeholders To Establish Police Academy Ogun Campus, Upgrade College Across The County
In a major move toward reforming police education, the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, held a high-level strategic meeting at the Federal Ministry of Education today, Monday, May 4, 2026.
The main goal of the meeting was to officially establish a new Nigeria Police Academy (POLAC) campus in Ogun State, along with a comprehensive plan to upgrade and secure accreditation for the 42 Police Colleges nationwide.
The meeting was hosted by the Honourable Minister of Education, Dr. Maruf Tunji Alausa, and the Honourable Minister of State for Education, Dr. Suwaiba Said Ahmad. The attendance of former IGP Kayode Egbetokun (Rtd) and other key stakeholders highlighted the importance and national significance of these educational reforms.
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Key topics covered included infrastructure development and collaboration with the Tertiary Education Trust Fund (TETFund) to ensure the construction of modern facilities. Stakeholders also coordinated with the National Universities Commission (NUC) for thorough resource verification to meet accreditation standards, with a clear timeline set for the Ogun State campus to be fully operational in the 2026 academic session.
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IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s dedication to professional excellence, emphasizing that transforming these institutions is essential for building a modern, service-oriented police force.
He stated that by combining academic rigor with tactical operational training, the Nigeria Police Force will produce officers ready to address today’s security challenges with the highest level of integrity.
Police Arrests Six Suspected Kidnappers, Recovered Firearms In Kwara
The police command in Kwara has arrested six suspected kidnappers and recovered firearms following a coordinated intelligence driven operation in Baruten Local Government Area.
In a statement on Saturday, the command’s spokesperson, SP Adetoun Ejire-Adeyemi followed intelligence received on 23rd and 30th of April 2026 regarding kidnapping in the state.
Mrs Ejire-Adeyemi stated, “At about 0030hrs, a case of kidnapping involving one Isaq J. ‘M’ of Boriya Village via Okuta was reported at the station. The suspects had demanded a ransom of Fifty Million Naira (₦50,000,000).
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Upon receipt of the report, the Command immediately activated a coordinated manhunt, mounting sustained operational pressure on the criminal elements, which led to the eventual release of the victim.”
She explained that one Mohammed Shede ‘M’ of Boriya Village was arrested in connection with the crime and confessed to have provided actionable intelligence to members of the gang identified as “Smalley” and “Borugujo which facilitated the tracking and abduction of the victim at his farm.
According to the police, further investigations led to the arrest of additional suspects, namely Abubakar Aliu ‘M’, the gang’s armourer, Abu Sonkpia ‘M’, Saliu Yakubu ‘M’ and Sanni Sakariyau ‘M’, all of Boriya Village, adding exhibits were also recovered.
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“Suspects confessed to their involvement in the kidnapping as well as an armed robbery attack on one Muhammed Manu of the same community.
“Exhibits recovered from the suspects include two locally made rifles and six mobile handsets,” the police spokesperson added.
Mrs Ejire-Adeyemi said efforts were ongoing to apprehend other fleeing suspects, urging members of the public to continue to provide credible information to aid ongoing security operations.
IGP Disu Visits Family Of Late ASP Ejeh Alfred, Reassures Family Of Police Support
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, paid a condolence visit to the family of the late ASP Ejeh Alfred on Thursday, 30th April 2026, at their residence in Abuja. The late ASP Ejeh, a dedicated driver with the Nigeria Police Airwing, tragically lost his life in the line of duty during an operational mission on 17th April 2026.
During the visit, the IGP expressed his deepest sympathies to the widow, Mrs. Mercy Ejeh, her children, and the extended family. He described the late officer as a committed professional whose sacrifice in service to the nation remains invaluable.
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The IGP further reassured the family of the Force’s support, emphasizing that the welfare and legacies of officers who pay the ultimate price will always be a priority under his administration.
ASP Ejeh Alfred family
The IGP reaffirmed his commitment to the personnel of the Nigeria Police Force, noting that the courage and dedication of officers on the frontline are the bedrock of national security.
He prayed for the repose of the soul of the departed officer and pledged that the Force will stand firmly by the bereaved family during this difficult time.
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