{
  "id": 14460904,
  "title": "Nigerians will be proud of police in 2027 poll, says IG",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig-14460904",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-14T13:48:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Punch Nigeria",
    "slug": "punch-nigeria",
    "url": "https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has expressed confidence that Nigerians will be proud of the police force during the 2027 general elections. In a recent interview, Disu assured the public that the police will ensure professionalism during the upcoming polls. The IGP made these remarks after the launch of a book titled \"The Origin of Women in Nigeria Police Force,\" written by 96-year-old Dame Stella Okuyiga, one of the first 20 female officers in the NPF. Disu mentioned that the police force organized a meeting with commissioners and senior officers to reflect on past successes and areas for improvement, with the aim of performing even better in the 2027 election. Okuyiga, who joined the Nigerian police in 1955, expressed delight at the book's publication, stating that it will serve as a valuable resource for future generations of police officers and women in the force.",
  "summary": "The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has assured Nigerians that the police will demonstrate professionalism in the 2027 general elections. Read More: https://punchng.com/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig/",
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      {
        "outlet": "Punch",
        "title": "Nigerians will be proud of police in 2027 poll, says IG",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/14/nigerians-will-be-proud-of-police-in-2027-poll-says-ig",
        "published": "2026-10-14T13:42:54.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}