The Nigeria Police Force has called on citizens to report any officer found on duty without a visible name tag, in a renewed push to strengthen accountability and professionalism within the service.
The directive follows an order by the Inspector-General of Police, Tunji Disu, mandating strict compliance with Section 50(4) of the Nigeria Police Act 2020, which requires all officers to wear name tags while on duty.
In a statement, the IGP emphasised that compliance is non-negotiable, saying, “We all have our name tags. It is not our standard to work without one.”
Reinforcing the directive, the Force Complaint Response Unit issued a notice on its official X handle on Wednesday, urging members of the public to promptly report any officer in violation of the rule.
The unit linked the move to its ongoing #NoToImpunity campaign, which aims to promote discipline, transparency, and improved police-community relations across the country.
“Citizens are advised to report any personnel in breach of this regulation. We say #notoimpunity #policeisyourfriend,” the statement read.
According to the police leadership, the enforcement of name tag usage is part of broader reforms designed to enhance identification, reduce misconduct, and improve public trust in law enforcement operations.
Officials say the measure will also make it easier for citizens to identify officers during interactions, thereby strengthening accountability mechanisms within the force.
The directive forms part of ongoing institutional reforms aimed at modernising policing standards and reinforcing professionalism across all levels of the Nigeria Police Force.
