IGP Olatunji Disu Approves Two-Week Commendatory Leave for National Police Day Participants

Inspector-General Olatunji Disu approves a rest period for officers involved in the National Police Day parade. Read the details of the official signal.

By: AXL Media

Published: Apr 11, 2026, 11:02 AM EDT

Source: Information for this report was sourced from Politics Nigeria.

Incentivizing Operational Excellence

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has officially sanctioned a two-week administrative break for officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force who were involved in the 2026 National Police Day parade. This decision was communicated through an internal police wireless signal originating from the IGP Secretariat in Abuja. The break is intended to reward the dedication shown by personnel during the weeks of rigorous rehearsals and the final execution of the nationwide parade.

Scope and Distribution of the Directive

The directive has been circulated to major formations and specialized units to ensure immediate and uniform implementation. Key recipients of the signal include the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), the ICT Department, Federal Operations, and the National Command and Control Centre. State Commissioners of Police and Commanders of the various Mobile Police (MOPOL) units have also been instructed to identify eligible personnel within their ranks who were physically present at the parade.

Technical Compliance and Coordination

To ensure that the leave does not compromise national security or essential services, the Department of Operations in Abuja has been tasked with the record-keeping and coordination of the break. The official signal specifically limited the benefit to those "INVOLVED IN THE JUST CONCLUDED 2026 POLICE DAY PARADE," ensuring that the reward is targeted strictly at the participants of the event. Commands have been directed to manage the rotations carefully to maintain operational readiness in their respective jurisdictions.