Following an internal circular issued on Monday, June 22, 2026, and a formal public briefing on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, the Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has banned all members of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) from engaging in unauthorised social media activities.

The direct policy response from Force Headquarters follows deep institutional concerns regarding a rising trend of active-duty officers creating videos, hosting live-streaming broadcasts, and posting skits on platforms like TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram while in uniform.

The policing chief warned that these actions compromise the structural integrity, core professionalism, and public perception of the nation`s primary law enforcement agency.

While acknowledging that digital networks remain vital communication channels for public interaction, IGP Disu emphasised that active personnel must strictly conform to the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.

Under the freshly reinforced regulations, serving officers are explicitly forbidden from:Producing, uploading, or sharing self-made digital content while wearing the police uniform.Commenting publicly on official police matters or sensitive ongoing security cases.Divulging confidential operational strategies, security logistics, or tactical placements.Leveraging their official state titles and law enforcement authority for personal branding, entertainment, or financial gain.

THENEWSCREDIT reports that, the IGP made it clear that regulatory compliance will stretch directly to high-level command structures. Commissioners of Police (CPs), Heads of Departments, and tactical Commanders have been mandated to immediately educate personnel under their direct supervision and enforce zero-tolerance compliance.

State commissioners have seven days to disseminate the order across all formations and 14 days to submit full compliance reports to the Deputy Inspector-General of Police in charge of Operations. Supervisory officers will be held personally and professionally responsible if they fail to initiate disciplinary measures against violations occurring within their respective territorial jurisdictions.

To track down violators, the IGP has mobilized the Force Intelligence Department (FID) and the Professional Standards Department (X-Squad). Both surveillance arms are directed to increase tracking across all major digital media platforms to identify and apprehend officers engaging in activities that violate professional police standards, with offenders risking dismissal or demotion.

The NPF reaffirmed its dedication to institutional discipline and public transparency while assuring citizens of its continued commitment to protecting public trust.