Posts

Nigeria’s Operationafe Corridor: A Deep Dive Beyond the Criticisms and Resistance

-
Image
Coordinator, Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Brig.-Gen.Yusuf Ali By David Akoji In Nigeria’s long war against insurgency, bullets have not been the only weapon. Quietly, and far from the theatre of combat, another strategy has been unfolding for some years, one that seeks to separate low-risk combatants and offer a second chance to the forcefully conscripted, not to eliminate them as enemies, but to transform them. This is the story of Operation Safe Corridor (OPSC), Nigeria’s most ambitious deradicalisation and reintegration programme, and one of its most misunderstood. A War Beyond the Battlefield When Nigerian troops began reclaiming territories from Boko Haram in the North-East around 2015, a new dilemma emerged. Not everyone found in insurgent enclaves was a committed extremist. Many were abductees, coerced recruits, or individuals trapped by circumstance rather than ideology. Killing or detaining them all posed both a moral and strategic problem. Thus, Operation Safe Corridor was...
Post a Comment
Read more

IGP Disu honoured in Lagos, pledges professional policing and stronger partnerships

-
Image
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to professional policing and public trust following his honour at a state banquet in Lagos. The event, held on April 25, 2026, at the Lagos State House, Marina, was hosted by the Lagos State Government to celebrate Disu’s appointment as the 23rd indigenous and 33rd Inspector-General of Police of Nigeria. Governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu, who led dignitaries at the ceremony, described the police chief as a product of Lagos whose career reflects discipline, service, and excellence. He noted that the recognition was also in acknowledgment of Disu’s impactful leadership, particularly during his tenure with the Rapid Response Squad in the state. In his remarks, the Inspector-General expressed appreciation to the government and people of Lagos, describing the honour as a homecoming and a reflection of his longstanding ties to the state. He reiterated his commitment to restoring public confidence in policing, stre...
Post a Comment
Read more

Police Shake-Up: Why Disu’s Redeployment May Be Nigeria’s Missing Link in Community Policing

-
Image
IGP Olatunji Disu Outcry greets mass transfers, but beneath the tension is a sweeping gamble to move power from police headquarters to the streets, where crime is fought and trust is either won or lost. The recent redeployment of hundreds of police personnel across Nigeria by the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has triggered debate, concern, and, in some quarters, outright criticism. From Abuja to Lagos and Kano, officers have been moved from zonal commands to divisions and other frontline formations, an exercise some observers have questioned. Yet, beyond the noise, the development points to a deeper shift in policing strategy that may redefine how the Nigeria Police Force engages with citizens. At its core, the redeployment appears to be a deliberate attempt to return policing to the grassroots. For years, Nigeria’s security architecture has struggled with a visible gap between command structures and the communities they are meant to serve. In many areas, police presence ...
Post a Comment
Read more

POWA, Nurses Partner to Expand Welfare Outreach for Police Families in Lagos

-
Image
POWA President, Olufunmilola Disu The Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA) has strengthened its partnership with the National Association of Nigerian Nurses and Midwives (NANNM) ahead of a major welfare outreach targeting police families in Lagos. POWA President, Olufunmilola Disu, received a delegation from the nursing association at the POWA office in Abuja, in a move aimed at deepening collaboration on healthcare delivery for police communities. The delegation was led by NANNM National President, Haruna Mamman, alongside senior executives of the association, with discussions focused on supporting the upcoming POWA Cares Initiative in Lagos. The outreach, which marks the second phase of the nationwide programme, is designed to improve the health, economic stability, and overall well-being of police families. Speaking during the meeting, Mrs Disu emphasised the importance of partnerships in delivering impactful interventions, noting that the success of the first phase held in Abu...
Post a Comment
Read more

El-Rufai: MURIC Questions Delay in Bail Hearing, Alleges Political Undertone

-
Image
Former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai The Muslim Rights Concern (MURIC) has raised concerns over the adjournment of the bail hearing of former Kaduna State governor, Nasir El-Rufai, describing the delay as one that lends credence to claims of political motivation. In a statement issued on April 23, 2026, and signed by its Executive Director, Professor Ishaq Akintola, the group reacted to the decision of the Kaduna State High Court to adjourn the matter to the first week of June. The case, which came up before Darius Khobo on April 21, was adjourned with the court noting that it was in the interest of justice for the defendant to remain in custody to ensure his availability for trial. While acknowledging the authority of the court, MURIC argued that the length of the adjournment in what it described as a bailable offence raises questions about fairness and due process. The group noted that El-Rufai had voluntarily honoured an invitation by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commis...
Post a Comment
Read more

IGP Disu Emphasises Training, Welfare as PMF Commanders Complete Course in Nasarawa

-
Image
  The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed his commitment to capacity building and improved welfare for officers as he attended the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme in Nasarawa State. The event, held at the Police Mobile Force Training College Ende-Hills, forms part of ongoing efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen leadership capacity and operational effectiveness. During the visit, Disu inspected key training facilities, including the simulation ground and shooting range, and participated in tactical exercises, underscoring the importance of practical, scenario-based training in modern policing. Addressing cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy, the police chief urged them to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to their training, stressing that professionalism, resilience, and respect for human rights are essential to effective policing. He also commended the squadron commanders for successfully completing the in...
Post a Comment
Read more

CP Fatai Strengthens Military Ties in Lagos, Pushes Joint Security Operations

-
Image
The Commissioner of Police in Lagos State, Tijani Fatai, has reaffirmed the importance of inter-agency collaboration during a series of strategic visits to military formations across the state. The visits, which took place on Wednesday, covered the Nigerian Army’s 9 Brigade, the Nigerian Air Force’s 651 Base Service Group, and the Nigerian Navy Ship Beecroft in Apapa. During the engagements, CP Fatai emphasised that effective security management in Lagos requires seamless cooperation among security agencies, noting that unity of purpose remains critical in tackling evolving threats. At the 9 Brigade, Ikeja, the police commissioner met with Brigade Commander, Brig.-Gen. Ayokunle Owolabi, where discussions focused on strengthening joint internal security operations and sustaining coordinated efforts to safeguard residents. At the Nigerian Air Force base in Ikeja, talks with Air Commodore M. A. Imam centred on enhancing professionalism, intelligence sharing, and operational cooperation be...
Post a Comment
Read more