{
  "id": 8150665,
  "title": "IGP Calls for Greater Attention to Mental Health and Wellbeing of Security Personnel",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/18/igp-calls-for-greater-attention-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of",
  "topic": "health",
  "section": "Health & Medicine",
  "published": "2026-09-18T02:15:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "This Day",
    "slug": "this-day",
    "url": "https://www.thisdaylive.com/2026/09/18/igp-calls-for-greater-attention-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of-security-personnel-2/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has emphasized the critical need for enhanced focus on the mental health and overall well-being of security personnel, stating that their psychological welfare is vital for the successful execution of their duties. Delivering a keynote speech at the 2026 Men’s Mental Health Conference, organised by the Peace Progress & Unity Global Initiative (PPUGI), Disu stressed that the mental health of security personnel had been overlooked for too long and required immediate and consistent attention. He underscored that mentally fit officers are better prepared to serve effectively and contribute to a safer society. Disu clarified that mental health is not a sign of weakness, but rather a crucial aspect of human well-being, productivity, leadership, decision-making and service delivery. According to the Force Medical Public Relations/Liaison Officer, SP Eze Chidiebere, the IGP highlighted the distinct psychological challenges faced by police officers, who are frequently confronted with distressing situations, dangerous scenarios, human suffering, and make high-pressure decisions. He stressed that behind every uniform lies an individual with emotions, vulnerabilities, and personal issues that must be acknowledged and supported. Disu called for robust institutional frameworks to promote mental health awareness, enable early intervention, provide access to professional psychosocial support, and cultivate an environment where personnel can seek assistance without fear of stigma or discrimination.",
  "summary": "Linus Aleke in Abuja The Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Disu, has called for greater attention to the mental health and overall well-being of men in uniform, emphasising that their",
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        "title": "IGP Calls for Greater Attention to Mental Health and Wellbeing of Security Personnel",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/17/igp-calls-for-greater-attention-to-mental-health-and-wellbeing-of",
        "published": "2026-09-17T03:30:47.000Z"
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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."
}