The directive was contained in a police wireless message dated September 14, 2026, and marked “Most/Immediate”.

The Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, has directed all commands and formations of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to urgently submit details of serving inspectors and rank-and-file personnel who hold doctorate degrees, master’s degrees or Bachelor of Laws (LLB) certificates.

The directive was contained in a police wireless message dated September 14, 2026, and marked “Most/Immediate”.

The message, issued by the Force Secretary’s Office, Abuja, directed the various police commands, departments, colleges and training institutions to forward the requested information on or before Wednesday, September 16, 2026.

“IGP directs, as a matter of urgency, that you forward a list of inspectors/rank-and-file serving under you who are holders of doctorate degrees, master’s degrees or LLB, in addition to their posting signals, on or before 16/09/2026. I repeat, on or before 16/09/2026. Treat as very important,” the message stated.

The wireless message was signed from the Nigeria Police Force Secretary’s Office in Abuja and addressed to the AIG, Department of Training and Development; Police Colleges; various departments and training institutions; as well as all state commands.

It was also copied to the Inspector-General of Police’s office and all Commissioners of Police.

The directive specifically requested details of personnel in the inspector and rank-and-file categories who possess the listed academic qualifications, along with their posting signals.

The police authorities classified the request as urgent, with the deadline set for September 16, 2026.