IGP raises alarm over rising killings of police officers nationwide (opens original article in a new tab)

The Inspector-General of Police raised concerns about increasing police casualties nationwide, citing recent officer deaths and manpower shortages, while announcing plans for 50,000 new recruits.

• IGP Olatunji Disu expressed concern over rising police officer killings during duty
• Three EOD officers died in Maiduguri while defusing an IED, ignoring advice to delay the operation
• Police face manpower shortages, with 50,000 new recruits approved by President Tinubu