Nigeria’s Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, instructs all members of the Nigeria Police Force to refrain from unauthorised social media activities. The directive emphasizes that social media remains a useful tool for communication and public engagement, but any use by serving police personnel must follow existing laws, relevant regulations, and the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy. Both outlets report that the order is issued to protect the integrity and professionalism of the Force and to avoid actions that could harm public perception.
A statement released through the Force Public Relations channel, cited by one outlet, frames the instruction as a prohibition on social media conduct not approved under applicable rules. The guidance applies across the Force, covering police officers’ online activities, while allowing compliant, policy-aligned engagement. The announcement does not specify particular platforms or enforcement steps in the excerpts provided, but it clearly establishes that unauthorised activity is not permitted under the IGP’s directive.
