IGP Disu prohibits Police personnel from unauthorised social media activities

IGP Disu prohibits Police personnel from unauthorised social media activities

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has instructed all members of the Nigeria Police Force to refrain from unauthorized social media activities that could compromise the integrity, professionalism, and public perception of the Force. A statement issued by CSP Anietie Iniedu, the Force Public Relations Officer, indicated that this directive comes in response to rising concerns regarding the trend of police personnel creatin…

IGP bans unauthorised social media use by Police Officers

According to the IGP, although social media remains a valuable platform for communication and public engagement, its use by serving police personnel must strictly conform to existing laws, regulations and the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.

IGP cracks down on Police officers’ unauthorised social media use

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has directed all officers and personnel of the Nigeria Police Force

IG bans policemen from unauthorised content creation, live streaming

Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police has banned officers from creating unauthorised social media content and live streaming to maintain force integrity. Read More: https://punchng.com/ig-bans-policemen-from-unauthorised-content-creation-live-streaming/

Nigeria's Police Chief Ban Officers From TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube

ABUJA, Nigeria — The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has barred serving officers from engaging in unauthorised social media activity that identifies them as members of the Nigeria Police Force. The directive was contained in an internal circular dated Monday, June 22, 2026, and marked “Restricted — For Official Use Only.” It was sent to senior police authorities across the country, including zonal assistant inspectors-general, commissio…

BREAKING: IGP Disu Orders Crackdown On Police Officers Using TikTok, Facebook, Other Social Media, Threatens Dismissal, Salary Forfeiture

The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Disu, has issued a directive prohibiting serving officers and men of the Nigeria Police Force from engaging in unauthorised social media activities, including creating videos, live streaming, posting skits, and monetising content on platforms such as TikTok, Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, and other similar platforms while identifying themselves as police personnel.