The Nigeria Police Force is the main law enforcement agency in Nigeria, with exclusive jurisdiction throughout the country as designated by the 1999 constitution[4]. The Force operates under the leadership of the Inspector General of Police, and as of July 2024, is headed by IGP Kayode Egbetokun[4].
The NPF is a large organization made up of 36 State commands and the Federal Capital Territory (FCT), grouped into 17 zones and 8 administrative units[4]. Each state and territory maintains a number of police stations and divisional headquarters distributed across cities, towns, and local government areas. Key police stations in major locations include:
- FCT Command Headquarters, Zaria Street, Garki II, Abuja
- Area Command Metro, No. 30, Nile Street, Maitama, Abuja
- Lugbe Estate Phase 1 Station, Airport, Lugbe, Asokoro, Abuja
- Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Shehu Shagari Way, Central, Abuja
- Eziukwu Police Station, 12 Eziukwu Rd, Cemetery Rd, Aba
- Itumbauzo Police Station, Bende Local Government Area, Abia State
- Ozu Abam Police Station, Arochukwu, Ohafor 1, Abia State
Many more police stations and posts exist across all Nigerian states and local administrative areas[1].
The Nigeria Police Force provides dedicated contact numbers for each state command to facilitate public access in cases of emergency, crime reporting, or security concerns. Examples include:
- Abia: 08035415408, 08079210003
- Lagos: 07055462708, 08063299264
- Kano: 08032419754
- Rivers: 08032003514, 08073777717
- Ondo: 07034313903, 08075391808
These dedicated telephone numbers are available for all 36 states and the FCT[2].
Supervision of the NPF is handled by three major governmental agencies: the Police Service Commission (PSC), the Nigeria Police Council (NPC), and the Ministry of Police Affairs. The PSC is the civilian oversight body responsible for appointment, promotion, and discipline of all police officers except the Inspector General[4].
For those seeking physical locations or a comprehensive map of police stations across Nigeria, point datasets and interactive maps are available through several digital platforms[3][5][6].
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