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IGP Disu Honours 24 Lagos Retirees After 35 Years of Service to the NPF, Says “You Remain Part of the Police Family “
IGP Disu Honours 24 Lagos Retirees After 35 Years of Service to the NPF, Says “You Remain Part of the Police Family “
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has honoured 24 police officers who retired after 35 years of meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force, commending their decades of sacrifice, dedication and contribution to policing and national security.
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The officers were honoured on Thursday by the Lagos State Criminal Investigation Department (SCID), Yaba, during a ceremony held at the department’s premises to celebrate their retirement from active service.
In a goodwill message to the retirees, Disu congratulated the officers on successfully completing 35 years of service to the Force and the nation, describing their careers as a testament to commitment and dedication to duty. The IGP expressed pride in their achievements and contributions over the years, noting that their service had formed part of the efforts to protect lives and property, investigate crimes and maintain law and order across the country.
Disu assured the retirees that their departure from active service did not mean they were leaving the Nigeria Police Force or losing their place within the police family. He said the experience, knowledge and professional contributions they accumulated during their years in service remained valuable to the Force, adding that the sacrifices they made in the course of their duties would continue to be appreciated. The IGP wished them fulfilment and success as they entered a new chapter of their lives and urged them to remain proud of their service to Nigeria.
Speaking at the ceremony, the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of the SCID, Yaba, DCP Dayo Akinbisehin, described the retirement ceremony as a monumental milestone in the history of the Lagos State Police Command and the department. Akinbisehin said the 24 retirees represented decades of sacrifice, bravery and unwavering commitment to duty, having spent a significant part of their lives serving the country through policing. He noted that their careers were defined by demanding assignments, long working hours and the responsibility of responding to security challenges in difficult circumstances.
The DCP particularly highlighted the demanding nature of criminal investigation, explaining that the SCID, Panti, as one of the foremost police investigation departments in Lagos State, routinely handles high-profile, complex and sensitive criminal cases.
He said officers attached to the department are often required to investigate serious offences, work under pressure, gather evidence and pursue suspects with the ultimate responsibility of ensuring that offenders are brought to justice. According to him, the retirees made significant contributions to these responsibilities throughout their careers and played important roles in strengthening the department’s investigative work.
Akinbisehin said the service rendered by the retirees should be viewed beyond the number of years they spent in uniform, stressing that their 35 years represented decades of personal sacrifice and commitment to the safety of communities. He acknowledged that police officers often perform their duties under circumstances that require them to put the interests of the public ahead of their personal comfort and safety. He therefore commended the retirees for remaining committed to their responsibilities and for contributing their knowledge and experience to the development of policing during their active years.
The DCP also paid tribute to the families of the retired officers, describing spouses, children, relatives and friends as the “unsung heroes” behind their successful careers. He noted that the demands of police work often extend to the families of officers, who have to cope with long working hours, difficult assignments, unpredictable schedules and the risks associated with law enforcement. Akinbisehin said the support provided by the families helped the officers remain focused on their responsibilities and deserved recognition as the retirees formally brought their active careers to an end.
He further called for stronger public support for the Nigeria Police Force, stressing that improved welfare for police personnel would help address some of the challenges affecting effective policing and boost public confidence in the institution. According to him, officers who are adequately supported and provided with improved welfare are better positioned to perform their duties effectively. He also emphasised the importance of cooperation between the police and members of the public, noting that maintaining peace and security requires a partnership between law enforcement agencies and the communities they serve.
One of the retirees, ASP Udoh Patrick, who retired after 35 years of service, used the occasion to advise serving police officers to maintain good relationships with members of the public. Patrick urged personnel to demonstrate humility, honesty, moderation and respect in their interactions with citizens, while avoiding harsh treatment that could further widen the gap between the police and the communities they serve.
He appealed to Nigerians not to regard the police as enemies but as partners in the collective responsibility of maintaining peace, security and order, stressing that regular engagement between officers and communities would help build trust and confidence in the Force.
Patrick also urged serving officers to maintain a high level of integrity in the handling of exhibits and other items recovered during police investigations. He stressed that the proper management of exhibits was essential to the credibility of criminal investigations and the administration of justice, warning that any compromise in the handling of evidence could undermine public confidence in the police. He therefore called on officers to remain disciplined and accountable in the discharge of their responsibilities, saying integrity should remain a fundamental principle for anyone entrusted with the responsibility of enforcing the law.
Another retiree, DSP Rita Momah, who said she served in Lagos State for about 35 years, expressed excitement about retiring and having the opportunity to rest after decades of active service.
Momah reflected on her career in the police, saying the years exposed her to different experiences and challenges that provided important lessons and opportunities for personal and professional growth. She noted that her time in the Force also gave her the opportunity to learn, serve the public and contribute to society in different capacities, adding that the retirement marked the beginning of another phase of her life.
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The ceremony therefore served as both a celebration of the 24 retirees and a recognition of the sacrifices made by police personnel throughout their careers. From criminal investigations and community protection to responding to security challenges and supporting the administration of justice, the officers spent 35 years contributing to the work of the Nigeria Police Force.
As they leave active service, the IGP’s message that they remain part of the police family underscores the continued value of their experience, while the Lagos State Police Command’s recognition of their service marks the end of one chapter and the beginning of another for the retired officers.
CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr
Force Public Relations Officer
Force Headquarters, Abuja
4th September, 2026
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Navy Dismantles Illegal Refining Capacity, Destroys Site With 3 Storage Tanks in Rivers
The Nigerian Navy, through FOB BONNY, has dismantled an illegal refining site discovered in Promise Land Community along Nanabie Creek, Bonny Local Government Area of Rivers State, further denying criminal operators the infrastructure required to process stolen crude oil.
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The site was discovered on 30 September 2026 following credible intelligence and comprised one large cooking pot and 3 large storage tanks intended for illegal refining activities. On 2 October 2026, the Commanding Officer, FOB BONNY, Captain SMC Umeh, led a team to the location, where the illegal refining site and associated equipment were destroyed in accordance with established regulations.
The intervention represents a further disruption of illegal refining capacity within the Bonny area, particularly by removing infrastructure that could be used to process and store stolen crude oil. It also follows recent operations by FOB BONNY under Operation DELTA SENTINEL that uncovered substantial volumes of suspected stolen crude oil and associated illegal refining infrastructure within its Area of Operations
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The Nigerian Navy has continued to strengthen surveillance and monitoring across the area to prevent the establishment or reactivation of illegal refining sites and deny criminal operators the infrastructure required to sustain crude oil theft and related activities.
ABIODUN FOLORUNSHO
Navy Captain
Director Naval Information
Nigerian Navy
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President Tinubu Tells EFCC: You Have Justified my Confidence in You
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has applauded the efforts and performance of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission, EFCC, in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the country, stressing that it has justified the confidence reposed on it.
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He gave this commendation on Friday, October 2, 2026 in Awka, Anambra State at the commissioning of a new Zonal Directorate of the EFCC. The President pointed out that there are evidential proofs of the success of the Commission in convictions, recoveries and other landmark achievements
Represented by Honourable Tajudeen Abbas, Speaker, House of Representatives, Tinubu noted that “supporting the EFCC is not particularly difficult. The agency has consistently demonstrated that the confidence reposed on it is well founded. Without mincing words, the evidential proof of the EFCC’s success speaks loudly in convictions secured, assets and properties recovered”
He affirmed that the strides of the Commission are in tandem with the Renewed Hope Agenda of his administration.
“When we came in three years ago, I highlighted nine major focal areas of my administration. Two of which are reforming the economy for sustained and inclusive growth and promotion of good governance. The anti-graft agency compliments this agenda as they are focused on accountability and transparency and appropriate deployment of resources”, he said.
At the commissioning, the Executive Chairman of the EFCC, Mr. Ola Olukoyede restated the commitment of the Commission to preventive frameworks in tackling economic and financial crimes and other acts of corruption in the country.
According to him, the Commission will continue its focus on making corrupt practices difficult by blocking avenues through which they may happen.
“This new Directorate will not only enforce the law professionally and courageously, it will be high on corruption prevention. It will engage government institutions, businesses, financial institutions, professional bodies, schools, markets, civil society organisations, traditional institutions, religious bodies and communities. It will educate stakeholders, build relationships and mobilise the people to own the fight against all forms of corrupt practices in the zone”, he said
He assured Nigerians that the EFCC would not relent in the pursuit of its mandate, recalling the achievements of the Commission in the last 34 months and describing them as impressive progress.
“The pursuit of our mandate has been our dominant engagement and in the past few years, we have made impressive progress. Between October 2023 and July 2026, the Commission received 49, 673 petitions, investigated 39, 615 cases, filed 14, 476 cases in court and secured 10, 872 convictions. This gives a conviction-to-filing ratio of 75.1 percent. In the first half of 2026 alone, we recorded 1, 370 convictions from 1, 889 filings. The Commission also recorded recoveries of N1, 233, 612, 040, 411. 11, $684, 478, 457. 32, £373, 905. 78, €9, 343, 803. 66 inn addition to recoveries in other currencies”, he said.
He noted that at the institutional level, the Commission has made radical reforms that have been yielding optimal results as there are consequential improvements in the agency’s processes and procedures, which partly explains the impacts the EFCC has made and will continue to make in all the matrices of law enforcement.
“Reforms that have strengthened the Commission during the period include new guidelines on arrest and bail, a review of sting operations, the establishment of the Department of Fraud Risk Assessment and Control, the Security Department, the Immigration and Visa Section and the Cybercrime Rapid Response Centre”, he said.
While charging Ndi Anambra on whistleblowing, the anti-graft czar said that the Commission has established channels through which members of the public can submit petitions and provide information. He noted that the Commission’s Eagle Eye App allows citizens to provide details of suspected wrongdoing and makes the provision of an informant’s personal details optional. “However, whistleblowing must be responsible and based on facts. It must not become an instrument for settling scores”, he said.
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He thereafter said that Anambra and Imo States deserve effective and responsive institutional presence as they are renowned for enterprise, innovation, commerce and an extraordinary culture of industry, adding that these legitimate activities must be protected from fraud, cybercrime, money laundering, investment fraud, diversion of public resources and other forms of economic and financial crimes. “Therefore, our coming to Awka is beyond geographical expansion. It is about taking the mandate of the EFCC closer to the people and closer to the economic activities we are meant to protect”, he said.
In their remarks, His Excellencies, Professor Chukwuma Soludo, Governor of Anambra State and Senator Hope Uzodinma, Governor of Imo State said that they were pleased with the activities and management of the EFCC under the leadership of Olukoyede. They pledged their support to the Commission as it opened a new Zonal Directorate in their domain.
The commissioning of the new Directorate witnessed massive turn out of distinguished Nigerians, including members of the National Assembly, civil society organisations, community leaders, students, media among others.
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Nigerian Air Force Celebrates Nigeria’s 66th Independence Day with Families in Lagos
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) marked Nigeria’s 66th Independence Anniversary with a family-centred celebration at the ATO Field, NAF Base Ikeja, Lagos, bringing together children and families of personnel in an atmosphere of patriotism, unity and camaraderie.
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The Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal Sunday Kelvin Aneke, represented by the Air Officer Commanding Logistics Command, Air Vice Marshal AA Suleh, joined the celebration and presented gift items to the children. The event, facilitated by the Commander, 651 Base Services Group, Air Commodore MA Imam, featured games, music, cultural displays and other recreational activities.
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The celebration reinforced the NAF’s commitment to personnel and family welfare as a key enabler of morale and operational effectiveness, in line with the CAS Command Philosophy, while reaffirming the NAF’s commitment to standing with Nigerians and contributing to a stronger, safer and more prosperous Nigeria.
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