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Minister of Police Affairs

May 9, 2025

Minister, IGP task PCRC on emerging security challenges

“I reaffirm the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen our synergy with PCRC for proactive security collaboration,” said the IGP.

minister of police affairs, Ibrahim Geidam and inspector general of police, Kayode Egbetokun
April 18, 2024

FG seeks German government’s cooperation to reform Nigerian police

The minister commended the German government for its support towards enhancing police capabilities in the country.

Nigerian police officers used to illustrate the story
February 23, 2024

Nigeria has heritage of ‘financial, monetary fiascos’, dysfunctional economy: Shettima

“We must either redirect the economy towards a place of boom and competitiveness or brace for an impact we are unlikely to survive,” said the vice-president.

Vice-President Kashim Shettima
August 30, 2023

IGP Egbetokun calls for more funding, personnel recruitment for police

“I will recommend to government the need to increase the annual intake of personnel into the force from 10,000 to 20,000, starting from 2024,” he said.

Inspector-General of Police, Olukayode Adeolu Egbetokun (Credit: @policeng)
May 11, 2023

Buhari appoints AIG Umar as adviser on security

According to him, Mr Umar is also expected to help in getting more Nigerians into important positions in the INTERPOL.

AIG Garba Umar
April 1, 2023

APC’s election victory shows Nigerians have accepted its policies, ideology: Police Affairs Minister Dingyadi

The victory of APC at the just concluded general elections in Sokoto State and Nigeria is an indication that Nigerians have accepted its policies and ideology.

Minister Muhammad Dingyadi
March 22, 2023

PDP, APC trade blames over guber, assembly polls in Sokoto

The party chairman noted that Governor Aminu Tambuwal had a history of manipulating political scenarios using different mediums, stressing that the recent elections lost by his party were part of the

APC and PDP flags
March 20, 2023

Sokoto Governor-elect Ahmad Aliyu sets nine-point agenda

“My administration will listen to the yearnings and aspirations of the citizens with a view to meeting up the campaign promises. I will strengthen the civil service.”

Ahmad Aliyu
December 22, 2022

Buhari regime recruiting more police personnel to combat insecurity: Minister 

The minister also said that the government has been strengthening community policing to enhance the flow of actionable intelligence.

Minister Muhammad Dingyadi
December 21, 2022

Buhari regime approves N13 billion life insurance for police, $23m for power substations

The scheme will cover 318,319 police officers and men for the year 2022-2023.

Nigeria Police Force