Isiyaku Ahmed
The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, on Wednesday hosted a landmark interfaith Iftar and Lent dinner for police officers at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, bringing together personnel of diverse religious backgrounds in a show of unity and mutual respect.
The Force Public Relations Officer, DCP Anthony Okon Placid, in a statement described the event as the first of its kind at the Force Headquarters, was aimed at promoting interfaith harmony within the Nigeria Police Force while reinforcing the values of tolerance, discipline, and cohesion among officers.
Among dignitaries present were Amos Yohanna of the Senate Committee on Police Affairs; Jafar Yakubu of the House Committee on Police Affairs; President of the Police Officers’ Wives Association (POWA), Oluwafumilola Disu; Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Mohammed Sheidu; retired Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Hakeem Odumosu; and Imam Musa of the Ansar-ud-Deen Society of Nigeria, Abuja Branch, among other stakeholders.
Speaking at the event, the IGP highlighted the significance of Ramadan and Lent as periods of reflection, sacrifice, and service.
He noted that despite differences in faith and tradition, officers of the Nigeria Police Force remain united by shared values of discipline, compassion, and dedication to duty.
IGP Disu stressed that religious harmony within the Force is essential for professionalism and effective service delivery, while also extending goodwill to Muslim faithful during the Ramadan season and urging them to uphold the virtues of peace, tolerance, and selflessness.
He further assured Nigerians that security has been significantly strengthened across all states of the federation, with enhanced deployments, increased surveillance, and proactive measures put in place across commands and formations to ensure a safe and peaceful festive period.
