Mr. Olatunji Reliwan Disu the Inspector General of Police marked the grand finale of the second edition of the National Police Day celebrations held at the Eagle Square, Abuja with personnel drawn from various units, formations, and commands of the Force.
The event featured a ceremonial parade involving officers of the Nigeria Police Force alongside other security and paramilitary agencies, including the Nigeria Security and Civil Defense Corps (NSCDC), Federal Road Safety Corps (FRSC), Nigeria Customs Service, Nigeria Immigration Service, Nigeria Correctional Service and National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA), reflecting strengthened inter-agency collaboration in national security.
The ceremony was attended by the Vice President of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, His Excellency Senator Kashim Shettima, GCON, representing President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR; Chairman, Senate Committee on Police Affairs, Senator Ahmad Abdulhamid Malam Madori; Deputy Chairman, House Committee on Police Affairs, Hon. Dr. Wale Ahmed; Executive Secretary, Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Alhaji Mohammed Sheidu; Corps Marshal, Federal Road Safety Corps, Shehu Mohammed; Commandant General, NSCDC, Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi; as well as former Inspectors-General of Police, including MD Abubakar, Ogbonna Onovo, Mike Okiro, and Suleiman Abba, alongside other senior government officials, security chiefs, and stakeholders.
President Bola Ahmed Tinubu who was represented by the Vice President commended the Nigeria Police Force for its dedication and resilience, while reaffirming the Federal Government’s commitment to strengthening police reforms, operational capacity, and personnel welfare in line with national security priorities.
The Police Boss described National Police Day as a moment to honour fallen heroes and reinforce the values of discipline, professionalism, and service. He emphasized the need for a more accountable, intelligence-driven, and community-focused Police Force, assuring Nigerians of continued efforts to strengthen public trust and improve policing standards nationwide.
Activities marking the 2026 National Police Day celebration included a nationwide walkathon, community service initiatives, medical outreach programmes, public sensitization campaigns, and the presentation of welfare cheques to families of fallen officers, all aimed at strengthening police-community relations and enhancing personnel welfare.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterates its commitment to professionalism, service excellence, and the protection of lives and property, as it continues to reposition itself to effectively meet the security aspirations of the nation.