Odita Sunday 
IGP Disu, Air Chief Strengthen Police-Air Force Partnership Against Insecurity
By Odita Sunday
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, have agreed to deepen cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force and the Nigerian Air Force in tackling terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other security threats across the country.
The two security chiefs reached the understanding on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, when the Chief of the Air Staff paid a courtesy visit to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
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According to the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the meeting focused on strengthening inter-agency cooperation and improving joint responses to evolving security challenges.
Aneke commended the longstanding professional relationship between the NPF and NAF, particularly the support provided by the Police Air Wing to the Nigerian Air Force.
He stressed the need for sustained collaboration in joint operations, intelligence sharing and enhanced air support for police operations.
The meeting also reviewed key areas including aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical deployment, medical evacuation, joint training and improved operational coordination.
In his remarks, 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 emphasised the importance of personnel welfare, effective command and control, and coordinated security planning, particularly ahead of major national events and the 2027 general elections.
Disu further called for enhanced protection of critical national infrastructure, improved logistics and response capabilities, as well as regular reviews of joint operations to identify areas requiring improvement.
He said stronger cooperation between the two institutions would enhance the country’s ability to respond effectively to emerging security threats and protect lives, property and national assets.
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 Chief of the Air Staff, Air Commodore H.I. Eze; and Principal Staff Officer Coordination to the Chief of the Air Staff, Group Captain F.O. Olanrewaju.
The Force Public Relations Officer said the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with sister security agencies, improving inter-agency coordination and building an integrated security response to protect lives, property and national assets across the country.
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