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Official twitter handle of the Lagos State Taskforce. A unit under The Lagos State Governor's office. For emergencies, call 112 or 767.

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IGP DISU SECURES PROPOSED TRAINING FOR 5,000 POLICE OFFICERS IN NIGERIA–US–ITALY SECURITY PARTNERSHIP

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advanced a trilateral security cooperation framework involving Nigeria, the United States and Italy, targeting specialised training for up to 5,000 police personnel.

During his working visit to Italy, IGP Disu engaged Italian law enforcement authorities on strengthening Nigeria’s capacity to tackle terrorism, kidnapping, arms trafficking and other security threats through specialised training, intelligence sharing and technology transfer.

A major highlight was the proposed training programme, which will prioritise counter-insurgency, tactical operations and policing of challenging rural and forested terrains. Other areas include digital forensics, cybercrime, explosives detection, intelligence-led operations and financial investigations.

At a meeting with the Commander General of the Italian Carabinieri, Lieutenant-General Salvatore Luongo, discussions focused on technical assistance, institutional development and enhanced operational capacity.

At the Carabinieri Centre of Excellence for Stability Police Units (CoESPU), Vicenza, the delegation also explored leadership programmes for senior and junior officers, specialised training for tactical units and support for developing Nigeria’s stability policing doctrine.

The IGP further proposed a Memorandum of Understanding to formalise cooperation in training, technology transfer and operational standards, while inviting a Carabinieri assessment team to Abuja to identify priority needs and implementation strategies.

IGP Disu reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to strategic international partnerships that strengthen operational readiness, enhance investigative capabilities and improve the protection of lives and property.

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Captain of the Super Falcons and French forward for Paris Saint-Germain, Rasheedat Ajibade sent out a thoughtful message to the girls on this special day for the Girl Child organised by POCACOV
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Keep up the good work boss 🙌🏼👏

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IGP DISU, INTERPOL CHIEF DISCUSS STRONGER ACTION AGAINST TRANSNATIONAL CRIME

The Nigeria Police Force and INTERPOL are strengthening cooperation to track and disrupt criminals and fugitives operating across national borders.

The renewed partnership was discussed in Lyon, France, where the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, met with INTERPOL Secretary General, Valdecy Urquiza and senior officials of the organisation.

The discussions focused on intelligence sharing, access to INTERPOL databases, fugitive tracking and stronger coordination in the fight against cybercrime, terrorism, financial crime, corruption and organised transnational crime.

The Nigerian delegation also received briefings on key initiatives supporting policing cooperation in West Africa, including WAPIS and GEMINI.

The engagement underscores the growing need for international cooperation as criminals increasingly operate across borders. For Nigeria, stronger collaboration with INTERPOL will support intelligence-led policing and enhance the ability of law enforcement to identify, track and disrupt criminals wherever they operate.

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POCACOV sensitizes over 3000 student in City Secondary School, Owerri 🫡 👮 👏

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This is where l first became a DPO. This is where i tested my leadership abilities - IGP TUNJI DISU

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A HUSBAND’S NIGHTMARE: HOW BAYELSA VCRU RESCUED SARAH AFTER MONTH-LONG KIDNAP ORDEAL

For nearly one month, a Bayelsa man lived through every husband’s worst nightmare, knowing that his wife, Sarah Ama, was alive, but trapped somewhere deep in the creeks in the hands of kidnappers.

Sarah was abducted on 28th July, 2026, and from that moment, her husband’s life became a painful cycle of anxiety, negotiations and desperate prayers for her safe return.

The kidnappers initially demanded N50,000,000, then N30,000,000. After prolonged negotiations, the demand was eventually reduced, and the husband first paid N300,000. The kidnappers subsequently demanded and collected another N1,500,000, bringing the total ransom paid to N1,800,000.

But instead of honouring their promise to release their victim after receiving the money, the criminals raised the stakes, demanding a further ₦3,500,000 to finally release Sarah.

The kidnappers, in their greed, demanded more money.

“Do you think we will release your wife? My friend! Go and look for another ₦3,500,000.”

What they did not know was that their greed would eventually provide the police with the opportunity to rescue their victim.

While the kidnappers were busy in town enjoying the ₦1.5 million they had collected, they made a critical mistake: they left only one of their men behind to guard Sarah.

For the Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) of the Nigeria Police Force, that was an opportunity that could not be missed.

The VCRU, a brainchild of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, was established to tackle serious and violent crimes, including kidnapping, through intelligence-led and technology-driven policing.

In Bayelsa, the rescue operation was spearheaded by the VCRU Commander, CSP Chris Nwaogbo, but it was not a mission conceived overnight.

For days, Nwaogbo had been studying the terrain.

He personally carried out surveillance around the creeks several times with his boat, navigating the difficult waterways and gathering information about the area. Each trip brought the police closer to understanding where Sarah was being held and how the kidnappers were operating.

Then came 22nd August, 2026.

Armed with vital intelligence gathered from several sources, the VCRU Commander sought and obtained the approval of the Commissioner of Police, Bayelsa State Command, CP Adewale Ajao, to launch the operation.

This time, there would be no turning back.

Nwaogbo fuelled his gun-boat to capacity.

In the dead of night, with the creeks cloaked in darkness, he set out with his team on the dangerous journey to the kidnappers’ hideout.

The operation demanded precision. One wrong move could alert the criminals and put Sarah’s life, as well as those of the rescuers, in danger.

Technology had already provided a crucial advantage. With the assistance of a police officer equipped with specialised tracking capabilities, investigators had been able to follow a fresh telephone line used by the kidnappers after they changed numbers.

But technology alone was not enough.

Local intelligence was also deployed. A local fisherman familiar with the terrain was able to confirm that Sarah was still being held in the forest.

Piece by piece, the VCRU assembled the intelligence needed for the strike.

And as Nwaogbo and his team moved through the creeks in the darkness, they knew exactly what they were going after.

When the team finally reached the hideout, the situation was almost unbelievable.

The majority of the kidnappers had left to spend the ransom money.

Only one remained behind.

He was arrested.

Inside the hideout was Sarah, blindfolded and having spent almost a month in captivity.

She was rescued.

The operation also led to the recovery of extended ammunition and live cartridges.

But the rescue came with another chilling revelation.

Sarah’s husband reportedly discovered that the suspect arrested was his own neighbour, a man who regularly visited his compound to

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May their sacrifices never be forgotten 🫡

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ON GOD, ON GUARD! 🇳🇬 👮‍♂️

“On God, On Guard.”

Those were the words Corporal Abdulhakeem used to reassure his loved ones whenever they called to check on him.

Even when he told his sister that about hundreds of bandits could attack at once, his response remained the same: “We can do it. We are trained.”

Only last month, he proudly shared the news of his promotion to the rank of Corporal. His family celebrated him. They believed in him. He believed in the mission.

Then came the final conversation.

Today, those words carry a weight far beyond what they once meant.

“On God, On Guard.”

A brother. A son. A warrior. A policeman who stood between danger and his countrymen.

Corporal Abdulhakeem and the nine other SIS officers who made the ultimate sacrifice will not be forgotten.

May their families find strength in the knowledge that their loved ones gave their lives in service to Nigeria.

And to the officers still standing on the frontline: May God protect you, strengthen you and bring you home safely.

Until lasting peace comes, keep the faith.

ON GOD. ON GUARD. 🇳🇬🕊️ 👮‍♂️

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#POCACOVosunwalk in Osun had them storm out in their numbers against violence in the coming elections.

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POCACOV, in collaboration with NANS, NYSC and NDLEA, today took the message of peace to the streets of Osun ahead of Saturday’s elections.

Say NO to electoral violence. Say YES to peace! 🇳🇬

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Good job 👏👏👏

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Fake Viagra, Ampiclox, Septrin, Omeprazole and other suspected adulterated drugs worth millions intercepted! The Police have arrested two suspects allegedly linked to a syndicate repackaging and distributing suspected counterfeit pharmaceuticals across Nigeria and even to Lomé,

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Today’s Choices. Tomorrow’s Greatness.
Under the leadership of IGP Olatunji Disu, POCACOV is inspiring youths to reject crime, embrace purpose, and shape a better Nigeria.
POCACOV… It’s All About You.
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LAGOS TASKFORCE COMBS METROPOLIS, CLAMPS DOWN ON CRIMINAL ELEMENTS

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IGP DISU DECORATES 13 NEW AIGs AND 17 CPs FOLLOWING THE PROMOTION OF 30 SENIOR OFFICERS.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, today formally decorated thirty (30) senior officers recently elevated to the ranks of Assistant Inspector-General of Police (AIG) and Commissioner of Police (CP). The ceremony, held at the Goodluck Ebele Jonathan Peacekeeping Hall, Force Headquarters, Abuja, marks the formal decoration of officers whose promotions reflect years of dedicated and meritorious service to the Nigeria Police Force.

In his remarks, IGP Disu congratulated the newly promoted officers, describing their elevation as a call to step into higher responsibility within the Force. He acknowledged that, despite the demanding and often personally costly nature of police work, the officers had risen steadily through the ranks, recalling the birthdays, family celebrations, and other personal milestones many of them had missed in the line of duty. The IGP extended similar recognition to the families of the officers, commending their sacrifices and thanking them for standing by their loved ones throughout the course of their careers.

Charging the officers on the responsibilities that accompany their new ranks, IGP Disu urged them to lead with uncompromising integrity and humanity, stressing that officers who genuinely fight for the welfare of the men and women they command will, in turn, earn their loyalty and support. He further charged them to build public confidence in the Force through their conduct and decisions, to mentor the younger officers who look up to them, and to lead in a manner worthy of the hopes of that rising generation. The IGP urged the newly decorated officers to wear their ranks with humility as much as with pride, and reaffirmed that the institution remains committed to their welfare as they take on these new responsibilities.

The newly decorated Assistant Inspectors-General of Police (AIGs) include: AIG Obono Nnaghe Itam; AIG Bassey Samuel Ewah; AIG Osagie John Agans-Irabor; AIG Monday Agbonika, psc, fdc; AIG Iyamah Daniel Edobor; AIG Isah Danladi Nda; AIG Akaninyene Ifebem Ezima, psc, mnips; AIG Livingstein Ikioye Orutugu, fwc, mnips; AIG Bello Rashid Afegbua, psc, mnips; AIG Hycenth Azuka Edozie, psc, mnips; AIG Haruna Alaba Yahaya, psc, mnips; AIG Innocent Ifeanyi Emenari, mnips; and AIG Betty Enekpen Otimenyin.

Also decorated at the event were the newly elevated Commissioners of Police (CPs): CP Nelson Nwamanna; CP Bolanle Aremu Murtala; CP Danbaba Mohammed Labbo; CP Ajayi Oluyemi; CP Rita Oyintare Oki; CP Iya Umar Mohammed; CP Darma Nuhu Na'aliyu; CP Nurudeen A. Sabo; CP Tijani Murtala; CP Yakubu Mohammed; CP Ibrahim Lukunche Usman; CP Akingbade C. Adeyinka; CP Mohammed Hassan Ahmed; CP Samuel Erale Etaifo; CP Taiwo A. Adedeji; CP Ibrahim Umar D. Zungura; and CP Zainab Audu Pembi.

The event was graced by distinguished guests, including His Excellency, the Deputy Governor of Cross River State, Rt. Hon. Peter Agbe Odey; Deputy National Woman Leader, All Progressives Congress (APC), Hajia Zainab Ibrahim; Speaker, Jigawa State House of Assembly, Rt. Hon. Haruna Aliyu Dangyatin, representing the Governor of Jigawa State; Engr. Ken Ekwemigo, MFR, representing the Governor of Anambra State; His Royal Highness, Clement Ikolo; the Controller-General of the Nigeria Correctional Service, Sylvester Ndidi Nwakuche; and Brigadier-General K.C. Uwa.

The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to the welfare, professional growth, and operational readiness of its officers at every level, as it continues to build a Force that reflects the aspirations of Nigerians for safety, integrity, and accountable policing.

CSP ANIETIE OKOKON EDEM INIEDU
Force Public Relations Officer,
Force Headquarters, Abuja.
21st July, 2026.

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order, safety and sanity across the metropolis in line with the vision of the Lagos State Government.

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PUBLIC ROADS ARE NOT EVENT CENTRES: TASKFORCE ENDS UNAUTHORIZED STREET PARTY IN YABA

The Lagos State Environmental and Special Offences (Enforcement) Unit (Taskforce) has reaffirmed its commitment to keeping public roads free from obstruction after preventing what could have)

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capable of endangering public safety, obstructing road networks or degrading the environment through the agency’s social media platform or hotlines - 09137555111 or 09138555111.

He assured Lagosians that the Taskforce remains resolute in enforcing extant laws and maintaining