President Bola Tinubu has officially declared April 7 of every year as National Police Day in honour of fallen officers and to recognise the sacrifices and service of personnel of the Nigeria Police Force.
The announcement was made on Monday by Vice President Kashim Shettima, who represented the President at the maiden National Police Day celebration, held at the Eagle Square, Abuja, as part of events marking the 2025 Police Week.
In his address, President Tinubu reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to building a modern, professional police force, equipped with advanced tools and technology to effectively combat crime and maintain public order.
He stressed the need for a proactive and well-supported police system, stating that it is essential for the nation’s security forces to remain ahead of those who pose threats to Nigeria’s peace, welfare, and prosperity.
