The Nigeria Police Force has disclosed that at least 140 officers lost their lives in the Federal Capital Territory (FCT) over the past year due to violent attacks, road accidents, and other incidents connected to their duties, highlighting the dangers associated with policing in the country.
Inspector General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, made the revelation during an interactive session with members of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria (CCAN) in Abuja. He noted that the evolving security landscape has placed significant demands on police personnel, requiring many officers to work far beyond traditional shift schedules.
According to Disu, the conventional system of morning, afternoon, and night shifts is no longer feasible due to increasing security challenges and operational demands.
“Policing today requires officers to work almost round the clock under difficult conditions. In the past year alone, the FCT Police Command lost about 140 officers as a result of attacks, accidents, and other duty-related incidents,” he stated.
The police chief stressed that many officers continue to make enormous sacrifices, often putting their safety, comfort, and lives at risk to protect citizens and maintain public order.
Despite these challenges, Disu reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, and accountability. He emphasized that the police would continue to uphold its policy of zero tolerance for misconduct and impunity within its ranks.
“We remain committed to addressing complaints against officers fairly, professionally, and decisively. At the same time, personnel carrying out lawful responsibilities must be safeguarded from harassment and the spread of false information,” he said.
The IGP also pledged to strengthen collaboration with the media, describing journalists as essential partners in promoting security awareness and public trust. He said closer engagement between the police and media organizations would enhance transparency and improve communication on security-related matters.
Disu further warned against the indiscriminate recording and dissemination of police-related videos, noting that the misuse of such content could undermine officers’ morale, create misleading narratives, and potentially interfere with ongoing security operations.
Earlier, the Chairman of the Crime Correspondents Association of Nigeria, Festus Fifen, reiterated the commitment of crime reporters to supporting national security through accurate, balanced, and responsible journalism.
Fifen stated that journalists covering crime and security issues now play a broader role beyond reporting incidents, contributing to efforts aimed at creating a safer and more secure society for all Nigerians.
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