Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, and the Chief of the Air Staff, Air Marshal S.K. Aneke, have agreed to strengthen cooperation between the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Nigerian Air Force (NAF) to tackle terrorism, banditry, insurgency and other security threats across the country.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, disclosed this in a statement issued on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, following a courtesy visit by the Chief of the Air Staff to the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
According to Iniedu, the meeting focused on deepening inter-agency collaboration and improving operational coordination between the two security institutions in response to evolving security challenges.
The NAF chief commended the longstanding professional relationship between the Police and Air Force, particularly acknowledging the support provided by the NPF 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 Force Public Relations Officer said both security chiefs discussed key areas including aerial surveillance and reconnaissance, tactical deployment, medical evacuation, joint training and improved coordination of operations.
Iniedu stated that the IGP reaffirmed the commitment of the Police to deepening its partnership with the Nigerian Air Force through joint training, capacity building, intelligence-led operations and sustained operational support.
Disu 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.
According to the statement, the IGP further called for enhanced protection of critical national infrastructure, improved logistics and response capabilities, as well as regular reviews of joint operations to ensure greater effectiveness.
The meeting was attended by senior officers of the Nigerian Air Force, including 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; and Air Provost Marshal, Air Vice Marshal J.I. Ukeh.
Others were the 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.
Iniedu said the Nigeria Police Force remained committed to strengthening strategic partnerships with sister security agencies, improving inter-agency coordination and developing a more integrated security response to protect lives, property and critical national assets.
