Public trust often depends on how well the police and the media work together.
That was the message in Abuja on Saturday as the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Disu, commended FCT journalists and pushed for a stronger partnership with the press.
Speaking at the NUJ FCT Council Congress, Disu described journalists as professionals who deserve respect, not poor treatment, and praised their role in informing the public and supporting national development.
He called for closer police-media collaboration to improve security communication and strengthen public confidence, while also urging both officers and journalists
to act responsibly.
NUJ FCT Chairman, Comrade Grace Ike, congratulated the IGP on his appointment, described him as a friend of the press, and pledged the council’s support for objective security reporting.
She also disclosed that Disu would be invited as a special guest to the 2026 Press Week.
