Friday October 2, 2026
By SituationREPORT
The Zone 7 Police Headquarters, Abuja, on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, held a colourful retirement ceremony in honour of the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc(+), as he officially bowed out of the Nigeria Police Force after more than three decades of meritorious service.
The event, held at the Zone 7 Police Headquarters in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, attracted senior police officers from across the zone, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State Police Commands, members of the Police Community Relations Committee (PCRC), family members, friends, associates and other distinguished guests who gathered to celebrate the accomplished officer’s career and contributions to policing in Nigeria.
AIG Olaiya, who joined the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, rose steadily through the ranks to become the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of Zone 7, overseeing policing activities in the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State Police Commands.
Speakers at the ceremony paid glowing tributes to the retiring officer, commending his professionalism, leadership qualities, wealth of experience and unwavering commitment to the ideals of the Nigeria Police Force.
Highlights of the event included the presentation of a citation detailing AIG Olaiya’s illustrious career and contributions to policing, goodwill messages from colleagues and associates, farewell remarks and a ceremonial cake-cutting session.
In his farewell address, AIG Olaiya expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Force for the opportunity to serve the nation. He also appreciated the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, senior officers, colleagues, officers and men of the Force, as well as his family and friends, for their support throughout his career.
The retiring AIG urged serving officers to remain steadfast in upholding professionalism, discipline, integrity and dedication to service, stressing the need to continually earn and sustain public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.
The ceremony was marked by moments of appreciation, nostalgia and camaraderie as colleagues and associates reflected on AIG Olaiya’s impactful years in service and shared memorable experiences from his career.
The event concluded with a vote of thanks, group photographs and a reception where guests continued the celebration in a warm atmosphere of friendship and goodwill.
As AIG Victor Olaiya takes a bow from active policing, the Zone 7 Police Headquarters and the Nigeria Police Force celebrated his remarkable career and wished him a fulfilling retirement and success in his future endeavours.
