Wondering about the security agencies in Nigeria or thinking about the heads, functions, duties, and uniforms of Nigerian security agencies? This article discusses everything you need to know.
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Security Agencies in Nigeria – An Introduction
Security agencies are groups or institutions that their responsibilities and activities lead to the safety of an organization, territory, or locality.
They could be private or government-owned and trained to identify and combat societal threats. Most countries of the world experience crimes and put security measures in place.
Security issues are tackled earnestly because insecurity is like a hydra-headed monster that subtly grows if left unchecked. Insecurity destabilizes a nation or locality and has serious socioeconomic effects.
Like every other country, Nigeria wishes to maintain a peaceful and secure nation, thus the presence of security agencies in Nigeria.
Over the years, due to the alarming rate of insecurity in the country, the government has set up a couple of security agencies. These security agencies are charged with the functions and duties of maintaining security in the country.
Besides serving as Nigeria’s security agencies, some of these agencies also function as regulatory bodies with the responsibility of prosecuting individuals on the wrong side of the law.
This article will highlight the various security agencies in Nigeria, their general and specific functions and duties, heads, and everything you should know about them.
Let’s get right to it!
Security Agencies in Nigeria
The State Security Service (SSS) or Department of State Security (DSS).
The State Security Service was created on the 5th of June 1986, following the dissolution of the National Security Organization (NSO). The dissolution and creation were contained in the inaugural address made by the then military ruler, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida. This national security outfit is also called the Department of State Security (DSS).
State Security Service’s first headquarters was at 15, Awolowo Road, Ikoyi, Lagos State, before it was moved to Abuja during General Sani Abacha’s regime.
The national security agency has its headquarters in Abuja, the Federal Capital Territory. The SSS headquarters complex in Abuja is informally called the ‘Yellow House’ and is cited on the northern edge of the Aso drive’s three-arms zone in Maitama, FCT Abuja.
It is constitutionally known as the country’s basic domestic intelligence outfit, with its primary responsibility being intelligence-gathering.
This national security agency’s personnel is also charged with safeguarding highly-placed government officials, including the President, governors, and other cabinet members.
Based on the Presidential Proclamation of 1999, the State Security Services operationally function as a department within the Presidency and is under the direct control of the National Security Adviser (NSA).
The SSS has the constitutional right to investigate any threat-posing issue with the capacity of snowballing into terrorism or insurgency. In other words, the State Security Service is beefed up to carry out counter-insurgency and counter-terrorism, surveillance, and internal security functions.
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Functions and Duties of the SSS.
The functions and duties of the SSS in Nigeria include;
- Enforcement of the criminal laws of the country.
- Protection and defense of the nation against domestic threats.
- To safeguard top government officials like the President, Vice President, Senate President, Speaker of the House of Representatives, State Governors, and their families.
- The protection of other highly-ranked government officials and other foreign Presidents or heads of state who are visiting the country.
- To help uphold criminal justice laws and their enforcement at both the Federal and State levels.
Head of the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS),
The Director-General heads the Nigerian State Security Service (SSS).
Heads/Director Generals of the Nigeria State Security Service (SSS) since its formation in 1986.
Since its formation, the Department of State Security (DSS) has had 9 Directors General (as of 2022).
The current DG of SSS is Yusuf Magaji Bichi.
These SSS Director-Generals include;
| 1. Alhaji Ismaila Gwarzo | June 1986 – September 1990 |
| 2. Chief Albert Horsfall | September 1990 – October 1992 |
| 3. Chief Peter Nwaoduah | October 1992 – June 1998 |
| 4. Colonel Kayode Are (Rtd) | May 1999 – August 2007 |
| 5. Afakriya Gadzama | August 2007 – September 2010 |
| 6. Ita Ekpeyong | September 2010 – July 2015 |
| 7. Lawal Musa Daura | July 2015 – August 2018 |
| 8. Matthew Seiyefa (Ag) | 7 August 2018 – 14 September 2018 |
| 9. Yusuf Magaji Bichi | 14 September 2018 – Present |
Uniform of DSS/SSS
DSS officials are usually on mufti as they’re not meant to be recognized in public. However, you can sometimes see them on a black outfit with an inscription of “DSS” on the front.
Past and Present National Security Advisers of Nigeria.
The DSS (SSS) reports directly to the Office of the NSA of Nigeria. Here is a list of the past and present NSAs of Nigeria.
| No. | Name | Duration | President When They Served |
| 1 | Aliyu Mohammed Gusau | Jan 1993 – 26 Aug 1993 | Ibrahim Babangida |
| 2 | Ismaila Gwarzo | 26 Aug 1993 – 9 Jun 1998 | Ernest Shonekan and Sani Abacha |
| 3 | Abdullahi Mohammed | 9 Jun 1998 – 29 May 1999 | Abdulsalami Abubakar |
| 4 | Aliyu Mohammed Gusau | 29 May 1999 – 1 Jun 2006 | Olusegun Obasanjo |
| 5 | Abdullahi Sarki Mukhtar | 1 Jun 2006 – 8 Mar 2010 | Olusegun Obasanjo and Umaru Musa Yar’Adua |
| 6 | Aliyu Mohammed Gusau | 8 Mar 2010 – 18 Sep 2010 | Umaru Musa Yar’Adua and Goodluck Jonathan |
| 7 | Kayode Are | 18 Sep 2010 – 4 Oct 2010 | Goodluck Jonathan |
| 8 | Owoye Andrew Azazi | 4 Oct 2010 – 22 Jun 2012 | Goodluck Jonathan |
| 9 | Sambo Dasuki | 22 Jun 2012 – 13 Jul 2015 | Goodluck Jonathan |
| 10 | Babagana Monguno | 13 Jul 2015 – Present | Muhammadu Buhari |
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The National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
In Nigeria’s history of security agencies, the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is the first security agency established with the responsibility of eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, distribution, sales, trafficking, and usage of hard drugs in Nigeria.
This security outfit was established in 1990, based on Decree number 48, as enacted by the Federal Republic of Nigeria.
The NDLEA officials are usually found at international and state borders, airports, highways, and seaports. Sometimes, they are found on regular roads carrying out random searches based on tip-offs.
The NDLEA, as a security agency in Nigeria, also tries to eradicate cannabis by destroying plantations found within the borders of the country.
The security agency has its head office in Garki, Abuja, Nigeria.
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Activities, Functions, and Duties of the NDLEA
Some of the duties of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) include;
- Eliminating the growing, processing, manufacturing, selling, exporting, distribution, sales, trafficking, and usage of hard drugs in Nigeria.
- Identify and destroy farms where cannabis, marijuana, and other illicit substances are cultivated.
- The arrest and prosecution of cartel leaders or drug barons.
- Sensitization of the populace as regards the dangers of drugs.
- Rehabilitation of drug addicts.
Head of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
The Head of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) is called the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer.
As of 2022, the chairman of NDLEA is Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (rtd), a former Lagos State military governor.
He was appointed into the position by President Muhammadu Buhari on the 16th of January, 2021. Brigadier-General Buba Marwa (Rtd) took over from Muhammad Mustapha Abdallah in 2021. Until this appointment, Buba Marwa was the Chairman of the Presidential Committee on Drug Abuse.
Who was the first Chairman of NDLEA in 1989 when it was founded?
The first chairman of NDLEA was DIG. Fidelis Oyakhilome, mni, then a Police Commissioner and former Governor of Rivers State, Nigeria.
DIG. Oyakhilome had a doctorate in law and was responsible for becoming the security agency’s first chairman and chief executive officer.
Uniform of NDLEA
Unlike many security agencies in Nigeria, NDLEA officials can wear a mufti or a military-like uniform with the inscription “NDLEA” written on it.
Their official color is red, so they’re mostly on a red cloth carrying their NDLEA inscription.
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Past and Present Chairmen (Chief Executive Officers) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
Table showing the past and present Chairmans (Chief Executive Officers) of the National Drug Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA)
| S/N | Chairman/CEO | Year in Office |
| 1 | DIG Fidelis Oyakhilome, mni | Jan 12, 1990 – Mar 10, 1991 |
| 2 | CP Fulani Kwajafa (Rtd) | Mar 10, 1991 – Oct 25, 1993 |
| 3 | AIG Ba’ppa Jama’re, mni | Oct 25, 1993 – Feb 13, 1994 |
| 4 | Maj. Gen. Musa Bamaiyi, mni | Apr 26, 1994 – Dec 23, 1998 |
| 5 | AIG Ogbonnaya Onovo | Dec 23, 1998 – May 3, 2000 |
| 6 | AIG Lliya Lokadang, mni | May 3, 2000 – Sept 4, 2000 |
| 7 | Bello Yusuf Lafiaji, OON, OFR | Oct 10, 2000 – Nov 24, 2005 |
| 8 | CP Ahmed Giade (Rtd) | Nov 24, 2005 – Nov 22, 2015 |
| 9 | Col. Muhammed M. Abdallah (Rtd) | Jan 11, 2016 – Jan 15, 2021 |
| 10 | Brig. Gen. Mohamed Buba Marwa (Rtd), OFR | Jan 15, 2021 – Present |
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS)
The Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) was established as an independent customs service body in Nigeria.
The security outfit was formed in 1891 and is under the direct supervisory oversight of the Nigerian Ministry of Finance.
The Nigeria Customs Service Headquarters is at Abidjan Street, Wuse, PMB 26, Zone 3, FCT Abuja, Nigeria.
Head and Departments of the Nigeria Customs Service
The head of Nigeria Customs Services is called the Comptroller General. Directly under the Comptroller General are six Deputy Comptroller Generals.
These Deputy Comptroller Generals oversee the affairs of the following departments;
- Enforcement, Inspection, and Investigation
- Tariff and Trade
- Corporate Support Services
- Human Resource Development
- Modernization, Research, and Economic Relations
- Excise, Industrial Incentives, and Free Trade Zone.
Unlike many security agencies in Nigeria, the Nigeria Customs Service (NCS) board is under the minister of finance’s chairmanship and assisted by the Comptroller General.
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Functions and Duties of the Nigeria Customs Service
This Nigerian security agency is charged with the following responsibilities;
- Collections of revenue from customs (import and export duty revenues collected from the borders).
- Combating smuggling activities (harmful/toxic substances, contrabands).
- To facilitate national as well as international trade.
- To checkmate money laundering under the guise of export.
- Checkmate the importation and exportation of guns and other weapons.
- To oversee all forms of export.
They generally see to the implementation of government laws, as regards the maintenance of border integrity.
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Uniform of the Nigeria Customs Service
If you’re wondering, ‘what is the Nigeria Customs Service’s uniform’s color,’ the answer is here for you.
The color of the Nigeria Customs Service is ‘Grey’.
The security agency launched the grey uniform around 2018. The new camouflage uniform is grey with bits of other colors.
Complete List of Past and Present Heads (Comptrollers General) of the Nigeria Customs Service
The present Comptroller General of Nigeria Custom Service is Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd).
Below is a list of all the past and present heads (Comptrollers General) of the Nigeria Customs Service.
| S/N | Name | Position | Year Active |
| 1 | T. A. Wall | Director Gen. of Customs, Niger Coast Protectorate. | 1891 – 1900 |
| 2 | H. L. Seal | Collector of Customs and Post Master Gen. Southern Nigeria. | 1900 – 1903 |
| 3 | G. E. H. Migeod | Customs Officer Northern Nigeria. | 1903 – 1906 |
| 4 | C. E. Dale | Financial Commissioner Southern Nigeria. | 1906 – 1909 |
| 5 | T. F Burroues | Comptroller of Customs. Southern Nigeria. | 1909 – 1914 |
| 6 | T. F Burroues | Comptroller of Customs. Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. | 1914 – 1921 |
| 7 | J. D. M Stewart | Comptroller of Customs. Southern Nigeria. | 1921 – 1922 |
| 8 | F. A. Clinch | Comptroller of Customs & Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1922 – 1929 |
| 9 | W. K. Dancombe | Comptroller of Customs, Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. | 1929 – 1931 |
| 10 | E. C. F Bird | Comptroller of Customs & Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1931 – 1939 |
| 11 | A. E. V Barton | Comptroller of Customs. Colony and Protectorate of Nigeria. | 1939 -1944 |
| 12 | J. Mclaggan | Comptroller of Customs. Colony and Protectorate Nigeria. | 1944 – 1946 |
| 13 | W. T. Martin | Comptroller of Customs. Colony and Protectorate Nigeria. | 1946 – 1950 |
| 14 | F. Bishop | Comptroller of Customs. Southern Nigeria. | 1950 – 1954 |
| 15 | F. Bishop | Comptroller of Customs. Southern Nigeria. | 1954 – 1955 |
| 16 | D. W. Miller | Comptroller of Customs and Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1955 – 1958 |
| 17 | E. P. C. Langdon | Comptroller of Customs and Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1958 – 1959 |
| 18 | E. P. C. Langdon | Chairman Board of Customs & Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1959 – 1961 |
| 19 | S. G. Quiton | Chairman Board of Customs & Excise Federation Of Nigeria. | 1961 – 1964 |
| 20 | A. Diyan | Chairman Board of Customs & Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1964 – 1968 |
| 21 | H. E. Duke | Chairman Board of Customs & Excise Federation of Nigeria. | 1968 – 1975 |
| 22 | S. A. Musa | Director, Dept. of Customs & Excise, Federal Rep. of Nigeria and Chairman Board of Customs and Excise. | 1975 – 1976 |
| 23 | Oyebode Oyeleye | Director, Dept. of Customs & Excise, Federal Rep. of Nigeria and Chairman Board of Customs and Excise. | 1976 – 1982 |
| 24 | Abubakar Musa | Director, Dept. of Customs & Excise, Federal Rep. of Nigeria and Chairman Board of Customs and Excise. | 1982 – 1988 |
| 25 | Dr. Bello H. Mohammed | Director, Dept. of Customs & Excise, Federal Rep. of Nigeria. | 1988 – 1993 |
| 26 | Major – Gen. S. O. G. Ango | Sole Administrator | 1993 – 1999 |
| 27 | A. A. Mustapha | Customs Comptroller-General. August 2015; Col. Hameed Ibrahim Ali (Rtd) – Customs Comptroller-General | 1999 – 2003 |
| 28 | D. A Ogungbemile | Ag. Comptroller-General | 2003 – 2004 |
| 29 | Jacob Gyang Buba | Comptroller-General | 2004 – May 2008 |
| 30 | Hamman Bello | Comptroller-General | May 2008 – Jan 2009 |
| 31 | Bernard Shaw Nwadialo | Comptroller-General | Jan 2009 – Aug 2009 |
| 32 | Abdullahi Dikko | Comptroller-General | 2009 – 2015 |
| 33 | Col. Hameed Ali (Rtd) | Comptroller-General | 2015 – Present |
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The Nigeria Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
The Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) is a paramilitary outfit, established based on Decree number 45 of Nigeria’s 1988 constitution. The security agency is a Federal law enforcement agency with the motto; “Creating a Safe Motoring Environment in Nigeria.”
Their legal jurisdiction is Road Safety and Motor Vehicle Administration and they operate in all states in Nigeria and the FCT and are in charge of road safety administration and management.
The national headquarters of the FRSC is at No. 3, Mapulo Street, Zone 3, Wuse, Abuja, Nigeria.
Duties and Functions of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
The functions of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) include;
- To see the reduction of accidents on the highway
- To speedily remove obstructions on any of the roads
- Give speedy assistance to accident victims on the roads
- To maintain the safety of the roads
- To checkmate and educate drivers
- The institution and strict adherence to the speed limit
- Enforce compliance with all road regulations
- Conducting research on what causes accidents and developing ways to prevent them
- Standardization of highway traffic codes
- Generally, they’re in charge of everything regarding road and safety maintenance and management in Nigeria.
Current Head (Corps Marshal) of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
The current head of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC) is Corps Marshal Dauda Ali Biu, FCNA, CPA.
The Corps Marshal is the highest rank in the Corps ranking system.
Past Heads (Corps Marshal) of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
Table Showing The Past Corps Marshal of the FRSC
| S/N | Corps Marshal | Duration |
| 1 | Dr. Olu Agunloye | 1988 -1994 |
| 2 | Maj. Gen Haldu Anthony Hananiya, mni (rtd) | 1994 – 1999 |
| 3 | Danyaro Ali Yakasai | 1999 – 2000 |
| 4 | Engr. Abba Kyari Wakilbe, OON, FNSE | 2000 – 2003 |
| 5 | Maj. Gen Haldu Anthony Hananiya, mni (rtd) | 2003 – 2007 |
| 6 | Osita Chidoka, OFR, NPoM | 2007 – 2014 |
| 7 | Dr. Boboye Oyeyemi, MFR, mni | 2014 – 2022 |
Past and Present Chairmen of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
Mallam Bukhari Bello is the current board chairman of the FRSC as of 2022.
Table showing the past and present FRSC board chairmen
| S/N | Chairman | Duration |
| 1 | Prof. Wole Soyinka | 1988 – 1992 |
| 2 | Vice Admiral Akin Aduwo (rtd) | 1992 – 1994 |
| 3 | Alh. Adamu Maina Waziri (Amb) | 2005 – 2006 |
| 4 | Greg Mbadiwe | 2007 – 2008 |
| 5 | Col. Lawan Gwadabe (rtd) | 2009 – 2013 |
| 6 | Mr. Felix Chukwu | 2013 – 2015 |
| 7 | Mallam Bukhari Bello | 2015 – Present |
Uniform of the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
The uniform of the FRSC is a brown-on-black outfit with an oxblood cap. The uniform can also be an oxblood on a black outfit. It all depends on the rank of the FRSC official.
What is the difference between the Federal Road Safety Corps and the Federal Road Safety Commission (FRSC)
There is little to no difference. The Corps is the operational tool of the Commission. The Commission used the Corps to enforce and execute its policies across the country.
The Corps is the ‘Federal Road Safety’ staff members that you find on the road that are either in a uniform or sometimes not on uniforms. They perform the road traffic and safety duties assigned to them by the commission.
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The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is one of the security agencies in Nigeria. The agency was extracted from the Nigeria Police in August 1958 to stand as an agency of its own.
The initial law regulating Immigration Duties in Nigeria was the Immigration Act of 1963. This law was amended in 2014 and 2015 with the 2015 amendment being called the Immigration Act, 2015.
Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Headquarters Office
The national headquarters of the Nigeria Immigration Service is NIS HQ Shehu Shagari Complex, Airport Road, Sauka, Abuja, FCT Nigeria.
Duties and Functions of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
The functions of this agency include;
- To control all forms of migration from the country.
- To regulate the entrance of people into the country.
- Issuance of resident permit to foreigners
- To checkmate and prosecute people caught in illegal entrance into the country.
- Issuance of travel documents (regional and international passports, visas)
- Border surveillance
- General migration management
The personnel of this security agency is trained to combat any form of threat to the nation’s territorial integrity and individuals with forged or expired travel documents.
Head of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) is under the leadership of the Comptroller General, the head of the agency.
Past and Current Comptroller General of the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS)
Since its inception, the agency for security and immigration has had numerous leaders.
Alhaji Idris Isah Jere is the acting Comptroller-General Immigration Service – Ag. CGIS in 2022.
Table showing the past and present Comptrollers-General of NIS
| S/N | Name | Title | Duration |
| 1 | E. H. Harrison, Esq | Chief Federal Immigration Officer | 1962 – 1966 |
| 2 | J. E. Onugogu, Esq | Chief Federal Immigration Officer | 1966 – 1967 |
| 3 | Alayedeino, Esq | Chief Federal Immigration Officer | 1967 – 1976 |
| 4 | Alhaji Aliyu Muhammed | Director of Immigration | 1977 – 1979 |
| 5 | Alhaji Lawal Sambo | Director of Immigration | 1979 -1985 |
| 6 | Muhammed Damulak, Esq | Director of Immigration | 1985 – 1990 |
| 7 | Alhaji Garba Abbas | Last Director of Immigration, 1st Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 1990 – 1995 |
| 8 | Alhaji Sahabi Abubakar | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 1995 – 1999 |
| 9 | Alhaji U. K. Umar | Acting Comptroller-General Immigration Service – Ag. CGIS | 1999 – 2000 |
| 10 | Lady U. C. Nwizu | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2000 – 2004 |
| 11 | Mr. Chukwurah Joseph Udeh | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2005 – 2010 |
| 12 | Mrs. Rose Chinyere Uzoma | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2010 – 2013 |
| 13 | Rilwan Bala Musa, mni | Acting Comptroller-General Immigration Service – Ag. CGIS | 2013 |
| 14 | David Shikfu Parradang, mni | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2013 – 2015 |
| 15 | Martin Kure Abeshi | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2015 – 2016 |
| 16 | Muhammed Babandede, MFR | Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2016 – 2021 |
| 17 | Alhaji Idris Isah Jere | Ag. Comptroller-General Immigration Service – CGIS | 2021 – Date |
Uniform of the Nigeria Immigration Service
The official uniform of the Nigeria Immigration Service is a brown shirt on a brown trouser outfit with a dark brown cap.
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC)
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) is one of the various paramilitary security agencies in Nigeria. The agency was established in May 1967 at the inception of the Nigerian civil war.
At that time, they saw to the sensitization, rescue, and protection of citizens, at the then nation’s capital, Lagos.
The act that established the institution was amended in 2007, and now the agency is commissioned to provide measures against threats, attacks, and disasters against the country and its citizens.
Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) Office Headquarters
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC) national headquarters is beside the Nigerian Immigration Service HQ at Nnamdi Azikiwe Airport Road, Garki, Abuja FCT Nigeria.
Duties and Functions of the Civil Defence Corps in Nigeria
Some of the functions of the NSCDC include;
- Maintenance of peace and order
- Protection of lives during moments of emergency like war and protests
- Combating the vandalism of government properties, including oil rigs, power cables, transformers, etc
- Education of the society on the necessary safety measures for daily survival and moments of emergency or unrest
- Arrest and prosecution of defaulting members of the public (oil bunkers, buglers, vandals, and bandits)
- Protection of government-owned properties and sometimes personnel
Who is the Head of Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps?
The head of the NSCDC is called the Commandant General.
As of 2022, the Commandant General of the NSCDC was Ahmed Abubakar Audi.
Past and Present Directors General of the NSCDC since Reformation in 2003
| S/N | Director-General | Duration |
| 1 | Abiola Atunramu (Ag) | 2004 – 2005 |
| 2 | Dr Adeqale john Abolurin OFR, PSC+ | 2005 – 2015 |
| 3 | Abdullahi Gana Muhammadu | 2015 – 2020 |
| 4 | Dr. Ahmed Abubakar Audi PhD mni | 2021 – Date |
What is the NSCDC Uniform Color?
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps uniform is a navy blue outfit with a black military cap.
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is one of the most popular and oldest security agencies in Nigeria. This is the principal law enforcement and lead security agency in Nigeria.
The security agency has a staff strength of about 371,800, with plans to increase the number to 650,000. The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is large and consists of 36 state commands, 17 zones, and 8 administrative organs.
The first police institution in Nigeria was established in 1820. Over the following years, there was the establishment of several policing organizations across the country.
After having various policing institutions in different parts of the country, the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) was amalgamated, consolidated, and founded in 1930, with the late Mr. Louis Edet, as the first Inspector General.
The 1999 constitution designates the Force as the national police of the country. They have exclusive jurisdiction throughout the country.
Nigeria Police Force (NPF) Office Headquarters
The Nigerian Police Force (NPF) national headquarters is the Louis Edet House, Abuja FCT, Nigeria.
Duties and Functions of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
- Enforcement of law and order
- Prosecution of defaulters, armed robbers, or buglers
- Investigation of criminal cases
- To safeguard banks, government properties, as well as other buildings of note.
- To safeguard government functionaries, expatriates, and other individuals on national assignment.
The Police are definitely your friend if you adhere to the law. If you don’t, then you might not be able to call them your friend. The Nigeria Police also occasionally perform some military functions of peace-keeping during moments of societal unrest.
Head (Leadership) of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) is headed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP) appointed by the country’s president. The Inspector General is supported by Deputy Inspectors General (DIGs) and Commissioners.
Besides being the most senior police officer, the IGP is the police officer with the highest salary.
Past and Present Inspectors General of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
The highest rank in the Nigerian Police Force (NPF) is the Inspector General of Police (IGP). The Inspector General also doubles as the head of the Nigeria Police Force.
Below is a table list of past and present Inspectors-General of Police and the period they served in the position;
| S/N | Inspector-General of Police | Duration |
| 1 | IGP Louis Edet | 1964 – 1966 |
| 2 | IGP Kam Salem | 1966 – 1975 |
| 3 | IGP Muhammadu Dikko Yusufu | 1975 – 1979 |
| 4 | IGP Adamu Suleiman | 1979 – 1981 |
| 5 | IGP Sunday Adewusi | 1981 – 1983 |
| 6 | IGP Etim Inyang | 1985 – 1986 |
| 7 | IGP Muhammadu Gambo-Jimeta | 1986 – 1990 |
| 8 | IGP Aliyu Atta | 1990 – 1993 |
| 9 | IGP Ibrahim Coomassie | 1993 – 1999 |
| 10 | IGP Musiliu Smith | 1999 – 2002 |
| 11 | IGP Mustafa Adebayo Balogun | 2002 – 2005 |
| 12 | IGP Sunday Ehindero | 2005 – 2007 |
| 13 | IGP Mike Mbama Okiro | 2007 – 2009 |
| 14 | IGP Ogbonna Okechukwu Onovo | 2009 – 2010 |
| 15 | IGP Hafiz Ringim | 2010 – 2012 |
| 16 | IGP Mohammed Dikko Abubarkar | 2012 – 2014 |
| 17 | IGP Suleiman Abba | 2014 – 2015 |
| 18 | IGP Solomon E. Arase | 2015 – 2016 |
| 19 | IGP Ibrahim Idris Kpotum (Acting) | 2016 – 2019 |
| 20 | IGP Adamu Mohammed | 2019 – 2021 |
| 21 | IGP Usman Alkali Baba | 2021 – Date |
Who is the Inspector General of Police in 2022?
The Inspector-General of Police in 2022 is IGP Usman Alkali Baba.
Who is the first Inspector General of Police?
The first Inspector General of Police is IGP Louis Edet.
Uniform of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF)
The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) officers wear a black-on-black outfit with a black cap. They are commonly called “men in black” due to their black-on-black attire.
However, the mobile police, an arm of the Nigerian Police Force (NPF), have their officers appear in black-on-green outfits.
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The Nigerian Armed Forces
The Nigerian Armed Forces are the armed forces of the Federal Republic of Nigeria. It is a combination of all armed security outfits in the country with its principal components being;
- The Nigerian Army (NA)
- The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
- The Nigerian Navy·
Nigerian Armed Forces Office Headquarters
The Nigerian Armed Forces have their headquarters in Abuja, just like many other security agencies in Nigeria.
Functions of the Nigerian Armed Forces
The general functions of the Nigerian Armed Forces, including the Nigerian Army, Air Force, and Navy are;
- To follow and uphold the Nigerian Constitution.
- Defending the country from external and internal aggression.
- Maintaining the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
- Securing Nigerian borders from violations on the land, sea, and/or air.
- Restoration of order in and out of the country.
The Nigerian Army (NA)
The Nigerian Army (NA) is a part and the largest component of the Armed Forces of Nigeria and is responsible for land warfare operations.
This security outfit is governed by the Nigerian Army Council (NAC) and is popular among the security agencies in Nigeria. The NA is charged with the responsibility of safeguarding the nation’s territories and fighting in times of war. They are also deployed during civil unrest moments, just as they are sometimes sent on peacekeeping missions outside the country.
Functions of the Nigerian Army
The functions of the Nigerian Army include;
- To follow and uphold the Nigerian Constitution.
- Defending the country from external and internal aggression.
- Maintaining the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
- Securing Nigerian borders from violations on land.
- Restoration of peace and order in and out of the country.
Uniform of the Nigerian Army
The Nigerian Army soldiers appear in green camouflage uniforms.
Head of the Nigerian Army
The head of the Nigerian Army is called the Chief of Army Staff (COAS).
Lt Gen Faruk Yahaya is the Nigerian Chief of Army Staff as of 2022. He entered office in May, 2021
List of Past and Present Chiefs of the Nigerian Army from 1956 to Date.
| S/N | Chief of Army Staff (COAS) | Duration |
| 1 | Maj Gen Kenneth G. Exham (GOC) | 1956–1959 |
| 2 | Maj Gen Norman Foster (GOC) | 1960–1962 |
| 3 | Maj Gen John Alexander Mackenzie (GOC) | 1963 |
| 4 | Maj Gen Sir Christopher Welby-Everard (GOC) | 1963–1965 |
| 5 | Maj Gen Johnson Aguiyi-Ironsi (GOC) | 1965–1966 |
| 6 | Lt Col Yakubu Gowon FSS (COAS) | Jan 1966 – Jul 1966 |
| 7 | Lt Col Joseph Akahan OFR FSS (COAS) | May 1967 – May 1968 |
| 8 | Maj Gen Hassan Katsina rcds psc (COAS) | May 1968 – Jan 1971 |
| 9 | Maj Gen David Ejoor (COAS) | Jan 1971 – Jul 1975 |
| 10 | Lt Gen Theophilus Danjuma (COAS) | Jul 1975 – Oct 1979 |
| 11 | Lt Gen Ipoola Alani Akinrinade CFR FSS (COAS) | Oct 1979 – Apr 1980 |
| 12 | Lt Gen Gibson Jalo CFR FSS JSS (COAS) | Apr 1980 – Oct 1981 |
| 13 | Lt Gen Mohammed Inuwa Wushishi CFR FSS (COAS) | Oct 1981 – Oct 1983 |
| 14 | Maj Gen Ibrahim Babangida (COAS) | Jan 1984 – Aug 1985 |
| 15 | Lt Gen Sani Abacha GCON, DSS mni (COAS) | Aug 1985 – Aug 1990 |
| 16 | Lt Gen Salihu Ibrahim FSS FHWC (COAS) | Aug 1990 – Sep 1993 |
| 17 | Lt Gen Aliyu Gusau Mohammed DSS rcds (COAS) | Sept 1993 – Nov 1993 |
| 18 | Maj Gen Chris Alli CRG DSS ndc psc(+) (COAS) | Nov 1993 – Aug 1994 |
| 19 | Maj Gen Alwali Kazir DSS Usawc psc(+) (COAS) | Aug 1994 – Mar 1996 |
| 20 | Lt Gen Ishaya Bamaiyi DSS Usawc psc(+) (COAS) | Mar 1996 – May 1999 |
| 21 | Lt Gen Victor Malu DSS mni fwc psc (COAS) | May 1999 – April 2001 |
| 22 | Lt Gen Alexander Ogomudia (COAS) | April 2001 – Jun 2003 |
| 23 | Lt Gen Martin Luther Agwai (COAS) | Jun 2003 – Jun 2006 |
| 24 | Lt Gen Owoye Andrew Azazi (COAS) | 1 Jun 2006 – May 2007 |
| 25 | Lt Gen Luka Yusuf (COAS) | Jun 2007 – Aug 2008 |
| 26 | Lt Gen Abdulrahman Bello Dambazau (COAS) | Aug 2008 – Sept 2010 |
| 27 | Lt Gen Onyabor Azubuike Ihejirika (COAS) | Sept 2010 – Jan 2014 |
| 28 | Lt Gen Kenneth Minimah (COAS) | Jan 2014 – Jul 2015 |
| 29 | Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai (COAS) | Jul 2015 – Jan 2021 |
| 30 | Major-General Ibrahim Attahiru (COAS) | Jan 2021 – May 2021 |
| 31 | Lt Gen Farouk Yahaya (COAS) | May 2021 – Date |
Longest Serving Nigeria’s Chief of Army Staff
Lt Gen Tukur Yusuf Buratai is the current longest-serving Nigeria Chief of Army Staff.
The Borno-born highly ranked military personnel spent a total of 66 months (Jul 2015 – Jan 2021) as the nation’s top army chief beating Lt Gen Sani Abacha’s record of 60 months (Aug 1985 – Aug 1990).
The Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
This is another security outfit in Nigeria that is under the Nigerian Armed Forces. They work together with the Nigerian Army and the Nigerian Navy under the umbrella of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
They are charged with the duty of defending the country by air and are among the most massive air forces in Africa, with about 15,000 personnel.
The Nigerian Air Force was formally established on 18th April 1964 with the passage of the Air Force Act 1964 by the Nigerian National Assembly.
Functions of the Nigerian Air Force
The functions of the Nigerian Air Force include;
- To follow and uphold the Nigerian Constitution.
- Defending the country from external and internal air aggression.
- Maintaining the territorial integrity of Nigeria.
- Securing Nigerian borders from violations on air.
- Restoration of order in and out of the country.
- Close Air Support.
- Maritime Air Operations
- Air Transport Operations
Uniform of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
The Nigerian Air Force’s uniform color is dark blue for parades, and the combat uniform for pilots is green khaki color.
Head of the Nigerian Air Force (NAF)
The head of the Nigerian Air Force is called the Chief of the Air Staff (CAS).
Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao is the Nigerian Chief of the Air Staff (CAS) in 2022.
Past and Present Chiefs of the Nigerian Air Force
Below is a list of Chiefs of the Nigerian Air Force to date;
| S/N | Chief of the Air Staff | Duration |
| 1 | Colonel Gerhard Kahtz | 5 May 1963 – 11 Nov 1965 |
| 2 | Colonel Wolfgang Thimmig | 24 Nov 1965 – 18 Jan 1966 |
| 3 | Lieutenant Colonel George T. Kurubo | 19 Jan 1966 – 4 Aug 1967 |
| 4 | Colonel Shittu Alao | 5 Aug 1967 – 15 Oct 1969 |
| 5 | Brigadier Emmanuel E Ikwue | 18 Dec 1969 – 28 Jul 1975 |
| 6 | Air Vice-Marshal John Nmadu Yisa-Doko | 29 Jul 1975 – 14 Apr 1980 |
| 7 | Air Vice-Marshal Abdullahi Dominic Bello | 14 Apr 1980 – 31 Dec 1983 |
| 8 | Air Marshal Ibrahim Mahmud Alfa | 1 Jan 1984 – 1 Jan 1990 |
| 9 | Air Vice-Marshal Nuraini Yussuff | 2 Jan 1990 – 30 Jan 1992 |
| 10 | Air Marshal Akin Dada | 1 Feb 1992 – 16 Sep 1992 |
| 11 | Air Vice-Marshal Femi John Femi | 17 Sep 1992 – 29 Mar 1996 |
| 12 | Air Marshal Nsikak-Abasi Essien Eduok | 30 Mar 1996 – 29 May 1999 |
| 13 | Air Marshal Isaac Alfa | 29 May 1999 – 23 Apr 2001 |
| 14 | Air Marshal Jonah Wuyep | 24 Apr 2001 – 31 May 2006 |
| 15 | Air Marshal Paul Dike | 1 Jun 2006 – 19 Aug 2008 |
| 16 | Air Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin | 20 Aug 2008 – 18 Sep 2010 |
| 17 | Air Marshal Mohammed Dikko Umar | 19 Sep 2010 – 3 Oct 2012 |
| 18 | Air Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh | 4 Oct 2012 – 15 Jan 2014 |
| 19 | Air Marshal Adesola Nunayon Amosu | 16 Jan 2014 – 12 Jul 2015 |
| 20 | Air Marshal Sadique Abubakar | 13 Jul 2015 - 26 Jan 2021 |
| 21 | Air Marshal Isiaka Oladayo Amao | 27 Jan 2021 – Date |
The Nigerian Navy (NN)
The Nigerian Navy is another security agency under the Nigerian Armed Forces. The Nigerian Navy is among the largest navies in Africa and has several thousand personnel, including Coast Guards.
The NN protects the nation’s water by stiffly combating any form of threat from the water.
The Nigerian Navy (NN) has three operational commands located in;
- Bayelsa (Yenagoa)
- Cross River (Calabar) and
- Lagos (Apapa)
History of The Nigeria Navy
The history of the Nigerian Navy can be traced back to the Nigerian Marines, which was formed in 1914 after The Amalgamation. The Nigerian Marine gave way to new organizations like the Nigerian Ports Authority, Inland Waterways Department, and the Nigerian Naval Force.
In 1959, the Nigerian Naval Force was transformed into a full-fledged Navy (Royal Nigerian Navy). The name was officially changed to the Nigerian Navy in 1963 after the country became a republic.
The Armed Forces Act of the 1999 Constitution gave the Nigerian Navy expanded military and constabulary roles, making it what it is today.
Functions of the Nigerian Navy (NN)
The functions of the Nigerian Navy include;
- To follow and uphold the Nigerian Constitution.
- Defending the country from external and internal naval aggression.
- Maintaining the naval territory integrity of Nigeria.
- Securing Nigerian naval borders from violations.
- Enforcing and assisting in coordinating the enforcement of all customs.
- Upholding immigration laws
- Fighting against bunkering
- Fishery Protection and Upholding Environmental and Pollution Laws
- Enforcement of all national and international maritime laws.
Uniform of the Nigerian Navy (NN)
When it comes to the Nigerian Navy uniform color, they use a white uniform for ceremonial outings and wear green khaki camouflage color other times.
Head of the Nigerian Navy (NN)
The head of the Nigerian Navy (NN) is called the Chief of Naval Staff (CNS).
The CNS is the highest-ranking military officer of the Nigerian Navy and is often occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the president.
Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo is the Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff (CNS) in 2022.
Past and Present Nigerian Chiefs of Naval Staff
Below is a list of Chiefs of Naval Staff to date;
| S/N | Nigerian Chief of Naval Staff | Duration |
| 1 | Captain F.W. Skutil | 1956 – 1958 |
| 2 | Commodore A.R. Kennedy | 1958 – 1964 |
| 3 | Vice Commodore J.E.A. Wey OFR FSS | 1964 – 1973 |
| 4 | Vice Admiral N.B. Soroh MFR FSS IDC | 1973 – 1975 |
| 5 | Vice Admiral M.A Adelanwa GCON FSS rcds | 1975 – 1980 |
| 6 | Vice Admiral A.A. Aduwo CFR FSS FBIM | 1980 – 1983 |
| 7 | Rear Admiral A.A. Aikhomu FSS psc mni | 1984 – 1986 |
| 8 | Vice-Admiral Patrick Koshoni FSS psc mni | 1986 – 1990 |
| 9 | Vice Admiral Murtala Nyako FSS psc mni | 1990 – 1992 |
| 10 | Vice Admiral D.P.E Omotsola FSS DSO psc rcds | 1992 – 1993 |
| 11 | Rear Admiral S. Sa’idu FSS LSS MSS DSS rcds | 1993 |
| 12 | Rear Admiral A.A. Madueke FSS DSS MRNI mni | 1993 – 1994 |
| 13 | Rear Admiral O.M Akhigbe FSS DSS psc mni | 1994 – 1998 |
| 14 | Vice Admiral J. Ayinla DSS psc Usnwc fwc GCON | 1998 – 1999 |
| 15 | Vice Admiral V.K. Ombu CFR mni | 1999 – 2001 |
| 16 | Vice Admiral S.O. Afolayan DSS psc fwc | 2001 – 2005 |
| 17 | Vice Admiral G.T.A. Adekeye DSS psc mirss mni | 2005 – 2008 |
| 18 | Vice Vice Admiral O.S. Ibrahim DSS psc rcds fwc LLB (Hons) MA | 2008 – 2010 |
| 19 | Admiral I.I. Ibrahim CFR DSS psc fwc | 2010 – 2012 |
| 20 | Vice Admiral D.J. Ezeoba GSS fwc Msc MRIN FCIS | 2012 – 2013 |
| 21 | Vice Admiral U.O. Jibrin GSS AM psc+ mni LLB PGCPA | 2013 – 2015 |
| 22 | Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas | 2015 – 2021 |
| 23 | Rear Admiral Awwal Zubairu Gambo | 2021 – Present |
Joint Task Force (JTF) – Another Branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces
Besides the NA, NAF, and NN, there is another component of the Nigerian Armed Forces – the Joint Task Force (JTF) in the Niger Delta.
The JTF is an inter-service operational team that has members from each branch of the Nigerian Armed Forces.
Functions of the Joint Task Force
The function of the Joint Task Force is to maintain peace and hope in the Niger Delta.
Office Address Headquarters of the Joint Task Force
JTF headquarters is in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State.
Head of the Nigerian Armed Forces
The head of the Nigerian Armed Forces is the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS).
The CDS is the highest-ranking military officer in Nigeria, and the position is usually occupied by the most senior commissioned officer appointed by the president.
The post was established under Nigeria’s 1979 constitution to be the chairman, ‘the Joint Chiefs of Staff.’ He is assisted by the Chiefs of Staff of the Army, Air Force, and Navy.
Present Chief of the Defense Staff
General Lucky Eluonye Onyenuchea Irabor is the Chief of Defence Staff in 2022.
List of Past and Present Nigeria Chiefs of Defence Staff
| S/N | Chief of the Defense Staff | Duration |
| 1 | Lt. General Ipoola Alani Akinrinade | 1980 – 1981 |
| 2 | Lt. General Gibson Jalo | 1981 – 1983 |
| 3 | General Domkat Bali | 1984 – 1990 |
| 4 | General Sani Abacha | 1990 – 1993 |
| 5 | Lt. General Oladipo Diya | 1993 – 1997 |
| 6 | General Abdulsalami Abubakar | 1997 – 1998 |
| 7 | Air Marshal Al-Amin Daggash | 1998 – 1999 |
| 8 | Admiral Ibrahim Ogohi | 1999 – 2003 |
| 9 | General Alexander Ogomudia | Jun 2003 – Jun 2006 |
| 10 | General Martin Luther Agwai | Jun 2006 – May 25, 2007 |
| 11 | General Owoye Andrew Azazi | May 25, 2007 – Aug 20, 2008 |
| 12 | Air Chief Marshal Paul Dike | Aug 20, 2008 – Sep 8, 2010 |
| 13 | Air Chief Marshal Oluseyi Petinrin | Sep 8, 2010 – Oct 5, 2012 |
| 14 | Admiral Ola Ibrahim | Oct 5, 2012 – Jan 16, 2014 |
| 15 | Air Chief Marshal Alex Sabundu Badeh | Jan 16, 2014 – Jul 13, 2015 |
| 16 | Major General Abayomi Gabriel Olonisakin | July 13, 2015 – Jan 26, 2021 |
| 17 | Major General Lucky Irabor | Jan 27, 2021 – Present |
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is one of the cardinal security agencies in Nigeria. This agency came into existence following the dissolution of the National Security Organization (NSO). The agency, along with the State Security Service (SSS) and Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA), is under the National Security Adviser’s watch.
The National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is tasked with overseeing foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations in Nigeria. Their duty is similar to that of the USA’s CIA, the UK’s MI6, and Israel’s Mossad.
The staff is highly skilled, intelligent, and discreet and has a manifest to preserve the country’s eminence, pride, and dignity.
Functions of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
- To oversee foreign intelligence and counterintelligence operations.
- To preserve the eminence, pride, and dignity of the country.
- To repossess and intercept secret information that is capable of imperiling Nigeria’s national interest.
- To prevent the breach of National security.
Head of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
The head of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) is called the Director-General.
Ahmed Rufai Abubakar is the current Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA) in 2022.
List of Past and Present Directors General of the National Intelligence Agency (NIA)
| S/N | Director General | Duration |
| 1 | Chief Albert K. Horsfall | 1986–1990 |
| 2 | Brigadier-General Haliru Akilu (Rtd) | 1990–1993 |
| 3 | Ambassador Zakari Y. Ibrahim | 1993–1998 |
| 4 | Ambassador Godfrey B. Preware | 1998–1999 |
| 5 | Ambassador Uche O. Okeke | 1999–2007 |
| 6 | Ambassador Emmanuel E. Imohe | 2007–2009 (Sept 2009) |
| 7 | Ambassador Olaniyi Oladeji | 2009–2013 (Oct 2013) |
| 8 | Ambassador Ayo Oke | 2013–2017 (Oct 2017) |
| 9 | Ahmed Rufai Abubakar | 2018–Till-date |
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
This security agency was founded in 1986 and has the responsibility of overseeing the nation’s military intelligence. They gather military intelligence for the Ministry of Defense and Nigerian Armed Forces.
It is the primary military intelligence agency of Nigeria.
Functions of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
The functions of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) include;
- To enhance military cooperation with other countries
- To see to the promotion of the nation’s Defense Policy.
- To maintain territorial integrity.
- Protects the lives of Nigerian citizens.
Head of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
The Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) is headed by the Chief of Defense Intelligence (CDI) appointed by the President of the country.
Major General Samuel Adebayo is the present Chief of Defense Intelligence (CDIs) of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA) in 2022.
List of Past and Present Chiefs of Defense Intelligence (CDIs) of the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA)
| S/N | Chief of Defense Intelligence | Duration |
| 1 | Brigadier General A.G. Mohammed | January 1985 – August 1985 |
| 2 | Lt Colonel Haliru Akilu | August 1985 – July 1986 |
| 3 | Rear Admiral Babatunde Elegbede | July 1986 – January 1990 |
| 4 | Colonel Haliru Akilu | January 1990 – Sept 1990 |
| 5 | Group Captain Idi Musa | Sept 1990 – December 1991 |
| 6 | Major General Ibrahim Dahiru Gumel | Dec 1991 – March 1995 |
| 7 | Air Vice-Marshal Idi Musa | March 1995 – July 1999 |
| 8 | Vice Admiral J.M. Ajayi | July 1999 – September 2005 |
| 9 | Major General A.M. Halidu-Giwa | Dec 2005 – August 2007 |
| 10 | Major General Mohammed Said | August 2007 – July 2009 |
| 11 | Major General Babagana Monguno | July 2009 – September 2011 |
| 12 | Major General S.Y. Audu | Sept 2011 – February 2014 |
| 13 | Rear Admiral Gabriel Okoi | February 2014 – July 2015 |
| 14 | Air Vice-Marshal Monday Riku Morgan | July 2015 – January 2016 |
| 15 | Major General John Saduana Franklin | January 2016 – July 2016 |
| 16 | Air Vice-Marshal MS Usman | July 2016 – February 2021 |
| 17 | Major General Samuel Adebayo | February 2021 – Present |
Final Words on the Security Agencies in Nigeria
Globally, the maintenance of security remains an increasing concern of every government. Just as insecurity is on the increase in various parts of the world, so it is in Nigeria. Nigeria, as the Giant of Africa, is doing everything possible to maintain security in the country. This article highlights all the security agencies in Nigeria, helping the country achieve peace and normalcy.
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