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“State Police Are Here To Stay – IG Declares It ‘Necessary And Inevitable’”
At the State House in Abuja yesterday, Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, declared that state policing in Nigeria is “here to stay,” signaling a major shift from the stance of previous IGPs, including his immediate predecessor, Kayode Egbetokun.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
While President Bola Ahmed Tinubu and governors had agreed that state police could help tackle internal security challenges, Egbetokun had opposed the idea. Disu, the 23rd IGP, however, opened his tenure with full support for the initiative.
Disu, whose appointment was confirmed by the Police Council on Monday, was sworn in at the Council Chambers of Aso Villa by President Tinubu shortly before the Federal Executive Council (FEC) meeting. He immediately inaugurated an eight-member panel to draft a position paper within four weeks on the implementation of state police.
The panel, led by Prof. Olu Ogunsakin, Director-General of the National Institute for Police Studies in Abuja, also includes CP Bode Ojajuni (Secretary), DCP Okebechi Agora, DCP Suleyman Gulma, ACP Ikechukwu Okafor, CSP Tolulope Ipinmisho, and retired CP Emmanuel Ojukwu, Provost of the Police Public Relations School.
On the state police initiative, Disu said:
“If properly designed and implemented, state policing will bring law enforcement closer to the people, enhance local knowledge of security dynamics, and allow quicker responses to emerging threats.”
He added that decentralizing responsibilities would enable state governments and local authorities to address grassroots security issues, while the federal police focus on complex crimes such as terrorism, organized crime, cybercrime, and trafficking networks.
“The vision we seek is synergy, not competition; partnership, not duplication,” he stressed.
Disu also outlined a sweeping reform agenda anchored on intelligence-led and technology-driven policing, assuring Nigerians that security agencies are proactively monitoring potential threats from both domestic and global developments, including possible protests linked to international events.
At the inaugural conference with strategic police managers, the IGP took a firm stance on discipline, warning that misconduct would attract severe sanctions, including dismissal and prosecution.
“The Nigeria Police Force exists to serve the people, protect the nation, and uphold the rule of law. Under my leadership, professionalism, accountability, and transparency shall not be slogans—they shall be standards,” he said.
He emphasized that respect for human rights is central to sustaining public trust and that no officer is above the law. The Force Provost, Complaints Response Unit, and X-Squad will be empowered to investigate misconduct independently and decisively.
Disu stressed that community policing will be fully implemented across all commands, with sustained engagement between commissioners of police, traditional institutions, youth groups, civil society, and local stakeholders.
With the 2027 general elections approaching, Disu highlighted that the credibility of the electoral process, stability of Nigeria’s democracy, and public confidence would heavily depend on the police’s conduct.
“We will secure the electoral process before, during, and after the elections, acting with diligence, integrity, courage, and an unyielding commitment to national security,” he assured.
Recalling his tenure as Commissioner of Police in the Federal Capital Territory, where 140 policemen were lost in a single year, Disu described policing as a high-risk profession that demands adequate motivation. He pledged improvements in housing, healthcare, remuneration, and overall welfare for officers.
Security analysts note that Disu’s early actions signal a defining shift that could reshape Nigeria’s policing structure if he follows through on his promises.
The Federal Road Maintenance Agency (FERMA) has appealed to residents of Abia State and other road users along the Aba–Azumini highway to protect the newly completed road from activities that could damage it.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
FERMA’s South-East 2 Zonal Director, Suleiman Mohammed Omonowo, issued the warning during an inspection of the project, cautioning against the burning of tyres during celebrations, which he said could damage the road surface.
He noted that destructive practices by some youths and community members often contribute to the early failure of road projects across the country.
“Our advice to road users, especially indigenes, is to protect the road from destruction. Let nobody come and destroy it or burn tyres in the name of celebration,” he said.
Omonowo said the Aba–Azumini highway was previously in a very bad condition before FERMA intervened, describing it as a death trap for commuters and residents.
He also expressed satisfaction with the quality of work done on the project, adding that drainage structures such as catch pits would help prevent flooding and extend the lifespan of the road.
According to him, the highway serves as a major link between Aba, several Abia communities, and Cross River State, carrying heavy traffic daily.
He urged local construction firms to improve on quality delivery to compete effectively with foreign contractors.
Meanwhile, the Federal Roads Maintenance Engineer in Abia State, Festus Okafor, said FERMA workers have not faced harassment or violence from residents during operations in the state.
The Nigerian Correctional Service (NCS), Yobe State Command, has declared a 30-year-old inmate wanted after he escaped following a road accident involving a prison transport vehicle.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
The incident reportedly occurred on April 13, 2026, while inmates were being conveyed from the Medium Security Custodial Centre in Potiskum to Damaturu.
In a statement issued in Damaturu, the Command’s Public Relations Officer, DSC Abdullahi Adamu, said the vehicle conveying the inmates was involved in a crash during the journey.
He said the accident happened while efforts were ongoing to rescue those affected.
The escaped inmate was identified as Dahiru Mohammed, with prison number J/1539/24, who was admitted into custody on November 29, 2024.
The Correctional Service described him as dangerous and warned members of the public not to have any form of contact with him.
It urged residents to report any useful information that could lead to his re-arrest to the nearest security agency.
Authorities also cautioned that harbouring a fugitive is a criminal offence punishable under the law.
The Federal High Court sitting in Ibadan, Oyo State, has ordered the University of Ibadan (UI) to reinstate three students suspended over their participation in a protest against tuition fee hikes.....KINDLY READ THE FULL STORY HERE▶
Delivering judgment on Wednesday, Justice Nkeonye Maha set aside the decision of the university’s Central Student Disciplinary Committee, ruling that the students were denied fair hearing during the disciplinary process.
The court held that the failure to allow the students call witnesses and present evidence violated their constitutional right to fair hearing, rendering the sanctions against them invalid.
The affected students — Aduwo Ayodele, Mide Gbadegesin, and Nice Linus — were suspended on July 14, 2025, after taking part in a protest against increased school fees approved by the university’s governing council.
Dissatisfied with the suspension, they approached the court, arguing that the disciplinary proceedings breached their fundamental rights and due process.
They asked the court to quash the suspension, reinstate their studentship, and award damages for alleged rights violations.
In her ruling, Justice Maha agreed with their arguments, stating that the university’s actions failed to meet the standards of natural justice.
Following the judgment, rights group CAPPA hailed the decision, urging the university to comply fully, reinstate the students, and issue an apology.
The group said the ruling reinforces constitutional protections for freedom of expression and serves as a warning against the suppression of student protests in tertiary institutions.
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