The Niger State Police Command, in collaboration with the National Youth Council of Nigeria (NYCN), has embarked on a walkathon to commemorate the 2026 Nigeria Police Force International Youth Day (NPF IYD), with a call on youths to reject political and digital thuggery.
The walkathon, held on Saturday, August 22, 2026, was organised under the National Youth Leadership and Security Initiative and themed, “My Future is Greater than Political and Digital Thuggery.”
The initiative was carried out in line with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to strengthen police-youth partnerships and promote responsible youth participation in national development.
The exercise commenced at about 8:00 a.m. from the Niger State Police Command Headquarters, with police officers and youths dressed in colourful outfits. The participants proceeded through Government House Road to the Obasanjo Shopping Complex Roundabout before returning to the Command Headquarters.
The Police Band accompanied the participants throughout the exercise, providing lively music that added colour to the event and fostered an atmosphere of unity, enthusiasm and positive youth engagement.
Addressing participants at the end of the walk, the Commissioner of Police, Niger State Command, CP Adamu Abdullahi Elleman, mnips, represented by the Deputy Commissioner of Police, Administration, DCP Aminu M. Garba, commended the impressive turnout and active participation of police officers and youths.
The DCP urged youths to become positive advocates against political and digital thuggery, cultism, drug and substance abuse, cybercrime and other social vices, while promoting peace, responsible citizenship and obedience to the law.
He said the walkathon was not merely a celebration of young people but also a demonstration of the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to community policing, meaningful youth engagement and the protection of young people’s interests.
According to him, sustained collaboration between the Police and the youth remains essential to building a safer, more inclusive and peaceful society.
He appreciated all participants for their support and called for continued partnership between the Police and young people in promoting peace, security and positive community development.
