The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, received the Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, DFS, on a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
The visit was aimed at strengthening cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) in tackling evolving security challenges and enhancing joint operational capabilities across the country.
During the engagement, the Chief of the Air Staff commended the longstanding professional relationship between the two security institutions and acknowledged the support provided by the NPF Air Wing to the Nigerian Air Force.
Air Marshal Aneke emphasized the need for sustained collaboration between both agencies, particularly in the areas of joint operations, intelligence sharing, aerial surveillance and enhanced air support for police operations.
Discussions also focused on improving tactical deployment, reconnaissance, medical evacuation, joint training and operational coordination in the fight against terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other forms of violent crime.
In his remarks, IGP Disu reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force through joint training, capacity building, intelligence-led operations and sustained operational support.
The IGP also stressed the importance of personnel welfare, effective command and control, and coordinated security planning, particularly ahead of major national events and the 2027 general elections.
He further called for enhanced protection of critical national infrastructure, improved logistics and response capabilities, as well as regular reviews of joint operational engagements to ensure greater effectiveness.
The NAF delegation included the Chief of Training, Air Vice Marshal A.Y. Dari; Chief of Operations, Air Vice Marshal P.N. Amadi; Chief of Air Intelligence, Air Vice Marshal N.N. Ananaba; Air Provost Marshal, Air Vice Marshal J.I. Ukeh; Chief of Administration, Air Vice Marshal A.A. Martins; Director of Operations, Air Vice Marshal A.O. Bamidele; Director of Public Relations and Information, Air Commodore E.A. Ejodame; Principal Air Staff Officer to the CAS, Air Commodore H.I. Eze; and Principal Staff Officer Coordination to the CAS, Group Captain F.O. Olanrewaju.
The engagement underscores the commitment of both institutions to strengthening inter-agency cooperation and building a more coordinated security response capable of effectively protecting lives, property and critical national assets.
The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to strategic partnerships with sister security agencies as part of efforts to enhance intelligence-led policing, operational efficiency and national security.
