The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in community policing, professional training, emergency response and disaster management. In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Tuesday,……
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has called for stronger collaboration between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Society of Engineers (NSE) in community policing, professional training, emergency response and disaster management.
In a statement signed by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, on Tuesday, the Police said Disu made the call when he received the President of the NSE, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, and members of the society’s leadership during a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
…. reads in part, “The NSE delegation was led by its President, Engr. Ali Alimasuya Rabiu, and included Engr. Kashim Abdul Ali, FNSE, mni; Engr. Tasiu Sa’ad Gidan Wudil, FNSE, mni; Engr. Aliyu Ibrahim Dutsinma; Engr. Mohammed Kabir Wanori, FNSE; Engr. Ademola Isaac Agoro, FNSE; Engr. Dauda Musa, FNSE; and Engr. Musa Ibrahim Musa, MNSE, fdc.
“Speaking during the visit, Engr. Rabiu conveyed the greetings of the NSE Council and membership to the Inspector-General and congratulated him on the progress recorded by the Nigeria Police Force under his leadership. He commended the longstanding and cordial relationship between the two institutions, particularly the Force’s consistent support over the years. He also informed the Inspector-General of the Society’s forthcoming 2026 International Engineering Conference and Annual General Meeting scheduled to hold in Maiduguri, Borno State, and appealed for the continued support of the Nigeria Police Force, including security and participation.
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“In his response, IGP Disu described engineers as vital partners in national development and commended their professionalism. He specially recognised the dedication and sacrifices of police officers serving in Maiduguri and assured the Society of the Force’s support in providing adequate security for the forthcoming conference. The Inspector-General further reiterated his commitment to sustained engagement with professional bodies and called on the NSE to support the Force’s community policing initiatives through public enlightenment. He also urged the Society to always carry the Police along in the planning and execution of its training programmes to enhance capacity building within the Force, while identifying emergency response and disaster management as critical areas for collaboration.
The Inspector-General of Police reiterates the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to strengthening institutional partnerships with professional bodies such as the Nigerian Society of Engineers in furtherance of its mandate to protect lives and property across the country.”
