Origins
In 1879, a 1,200-member armed paramilitary Hausa Constabulary was formed. In 1896 the Lagos Police was established. More so, … See more

The NPF maintains a three-tier administrative structure of departments, zonal and state commands:
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The Nigeria Police Force operating budget between 1984 and 1988 remained in the N360 million to N380 million range, and in 1988 increased to … See more

Police training is directed from headquarters by a deputy inspector general designated as commander. Recruits were trained at police colleges in Oji River, Maiduguri, Kaduna, and Ikeja, which also offered training to other security personnel, such as … See more

The Nigerian Police (NP) is designated by the 1999 constitution as the national police of Nigeria with exclusive jurisdiction throughout the … See more

Three major Governmental Agencies oversee the control and supervision of the Nigerian Police Force; the Police Service Commission, the … See more

Although, the NPF is generally considered an attractive career, the NPF has experienced endemic problems with recruiting, training, … See more