The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has received the Chief of the Air Staff, Nigerian Air Force (NAF), Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, with both security chiefs reaffirming their commitment to strengthening joint operations and intelligence sharing.
Air Marshal Aneke paid the courtesy visit on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, as part of efforts to deepen cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the NAF in tackling Nigeria’s evolving security challenges.
During the meeting, the Chief of the Air Staff commended the longstanding professional relationship between the two institutions and acknowledged the support provided by the NPF Air Wing to the Nigerian Air Force.
He called for sustained collaboration in joint operations, intelligence sharing and enhanced air support for Police operations, stressing the importance of closer inter-agency coordination in confronting emerging security threats.
Discussions at the meeting focused on aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical deployment, medical evacuation, joint training and improved operational coordination in the fight against terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other forms of violent crime.
Responding, IGP Disu reaffirmed the Police Force’s commitment to deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force through joint training, capacity building, intelligence-led operations and sustained operational support.
The IGP also emphasised 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 identify gaps and strengthen 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 meeting underscored the commitment of both security institutions to strengthening strategic partnerships and building a more integrated security response to protect lives, property and critical national assets across the country.
