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Nov

02

2026

Italy Offers to Train 5,000 Nigerian Police Officers as IGP Disu Moves to Boost Fight Against Terrorism, Kidnapping

Metro, News, Social Issues2027, Metro, Police

The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has secured an offer of specialised training for up to 5,000 Nigerian police personnel following security cooperation discussions with Italian authorities during his working visit to Italy. The proposed training will focus on counter-insurgency, intelligence-led operations and tackling terrorism, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other security threats, particularly in rural and forested areas. The programme is expected to cover tactical operations, cybercrime, digital forensics, explosives detection, financial investigations, asset tracing and anti-extortion techniques. It will also include leadership courses for senior officers and junior commanders. Disu also proposed a memorandum of understanding covering training, technology…

Feb

25

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Amb. Offor Commends President Tinubu for Appointing Tunji Disu as Acting Inspector General of Police

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, Social IssuesBola Ahmed Tinubu, IGP Tunji Disu, Osita Offor, Police, Ultimate Commander

Abuja, Nigeria – Ambassador Dr. Osita Offor, affectionately known as "De Ultimate Commander" (Ikenga Gburugburu), has commended President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR, for appointing Tunji Disu as the Acting Inspector-General of Police, a decision he describes as a "round peg in a round hole." Ambassador Offor, a long-time friend of Disu, expressed his profound appreciation for the appointment, noting that it is a well-deserved recognition of the seasoned officer’s career in the Nigerian Police Force. "His appointment is a " Round Peg in a round Hole," Offor stated, emphasizing that Disu's wealth of experience and exemplary leadership qualities make him…

Jan

09

2026

By Amos Oge Kalu

Gov. Otti Salutes IGP For Policy of Posting Officers to Serve in Their States.

Abia State, Column, Music, Opinion, PoliticsAbia State, Alex Otti, Police

Abia State Governor, Dr Alex Otti, OFR, has saluted the policy of posting police officers to serve in their home States as a commendable and noble policy. Governor Otti was speaking on Thursday, January 8th, while receiving in audience, 31 newly commissioned Abia born Police Officers of the 7th Regular Course of the Nigerian Police Academy, who were equally posted back to serve in Abia State in line with the new policy of the Inspector General of Police (IGP). He described the policy as fantastic, saying that such indigenous officers know all nooks and crannies of their home States. "It…

Dec

03

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

An Open Letter to the President: Reconsidering the Withdrawal of Police Security from VIPs

Abia State, Column, News, Opinion, PoliticsBola Ahmed Tinubu, Emeka Kalu, Insecurity, Police, Security

…A Call to Protect Nigeria's Leaders and Ensure National Stability Your Excellency,President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, I write this open letter with utmost respect and deep concern for the security and stability of our nation. Mr. President, I humbly appeal to your sense of magnanimity and commitment to safeguarding every Nigerian—both public officials and private citizens—as I address the recent decision to withdraw police security from VIPs across the country. Your Excellency, while the intention behind this policy may be to reform and reposition our security framework, the realities on ground suggest that its implementation at this time…

Oct

09

2025

By Amos Oge Kalu

12 Suspects Arrested in Connection with Arise TV Staff Member’s Murder

Metro, News, Social IssuesCrime, Insecurity, Metro, Police, Security

The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has arrested 12 suspected armed robbers in connection with the killing of Somtochukwu Christella Maduagwu, a staff member of Arise TV, and a security guard, Barnabas Danlami. The murders occurred during a robbery at Unique Apartment in Gishiri Village, Katampe District, Abuja. These arrests were made following President Bola Tinubu’s directive to security agencies to capture those responsible for the killings. According to counterinsurgency expert Zagazola Makama, the suspects were apprehended by the Scorpion Squad, under the leadership of ACP Victor O. Godfrey, after being tracked using digital and reconstructive intelligence. The tragic…