Zone 7 Honours AIG Victor Olaiya as He Retires After Over 30 Years of Service

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By Pan Afric Reporters

The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, has honoured the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc(+), as he bowed out of active service after more than three decades of distinguished policing career.

The development was contained in a statement issued by the Zone 7 Police Headquarters, Abuja, and signed by ASP Halima Mohammed, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, for the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, following the retirement ceremony held on Wednesday, September 30, 2026.

The colourful ceremony, held at the Zone 7 Headquarters in Wuse Zone 3, Abuja, attracted senior police officers from Zone 7, the Federal Capital Territory and Niger State Police Commands, as well as members of the Police Community Relations Committee, family members, friends, associates and other guests.

Olaiya, who was commissioned into the Nigeria Police Force as a Cadet Assistant Superintendent of Police, rose through the ranks before attaining the rank of Assistant Inspector-General and taking charge of Zone 7, which comprises the FCT and Niger State Police Commands.

Speakers at the ceremony paid tribute to the retiring officer, highlighting his leadership experience, professionalism and commitment to policing and national service.

The event featured a citation chronicling Olaiya’s career and contributions to the Police Force, alongside goodwill messages, farewell remarks and a ceremonial cake-cutting session.

In his farewell remarks, the retiring AIG expressed appreciation to the Nigeria Police Force for providing him with the opportunity to serve the country. He also thanked 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.

Olaiya also used the occasion to encourage serving police officers to remain committed to professionalism, discipline, integrity and service, stressing the importance of maintaining public confidence in the Nigeria Police Force.

“I encourage serving officers to remain committed to the ideals of professionalism, discipline, integrity and service,” the retiring AIG said.

He further urged officers to recognise public confidence as an important component of effective policing and to conduct themselves in ways that strengthen the relationship between the Police and the communities they serve.

The ceremony was marked by appreciation, nostalgia and camaraderie as colleagues and associates recalled their experiences with the retiring AIG and reflected on his years of service.

The event climaxed with a vote of thanks, group photographs and a reception attended by guests in an atmosphere of friendship and goodwill.

As Olaiya exits active service, Zone 7 Headquarters commended his contribution to the Nigeria Police Force and wished him a fulfilling retirement and continued success in his future endeavours.