Zone 7 Police Moves to Reset Security Reporting, Hosts 2-Day Media Conference in Abuja By Raymond Enoch
The Nigeria Police Force, Zone 7 Headquarters, Abuja, is set to convene a high-level two-day media conference aimed at reshaping security communication, strengthening Police-media relations and promoting responsible reporting in an era where information can influence public perception within minutes.
In a press release signed by ASP Halima Mohammed, ANIPR, Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 7 Headquarters, the two-day training will begin on September 15 and run through September 16, 2026, at Barcelona Hotel, Wuse 2, Abuja, with proceedings commencing at 9:00 a.m. daily.
The conference, to be hosted by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police, Zone 7 Headquarters, AIG Victor Olaiya, psc(+), under the leadership of the 23rd Indigenous Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), is being organised in collaboration with the Nigeria Union of Journalists and the International Institute of Journalism.
According to the Police, the conference is designed to bring together journalists, content creators, digital media professionals and other practitioners for two days of intensive learning, dialogue, networking and professional exchange on the changing dynamics of security communication.
The engagement comes against the backdrop of growing concerns over misinformation, sensational reporting and the rapid spread of unverified information across traditional and digital media platforms, particularly during security incidents and crises.
The organisers said discussions at the conference would focus on fact-based journalism, responsible security reportage, misinformation management, crisis communication, digital media practices and public safety.
The Police said the initiative was aimed at developing a more informed and responsible media community capable of reporting security matters accurately while avoiding narratives that could unnecessarily inflame tensions or compromise public safety.
With participation limited to 30 media professionals, the conference is expected to provide an intimate and highly interactive setting for participants to engage directly with resource persons, share professional experiences and develop practical approaches to security reporting.
The limited participation, according to the organisers, is deliberate, allowing for deeper conversations, direct engagement and stronger professional networking among participants.
The Zone 7 Police Command also stressed the importance of building stronger collaboration between law enforcement and the media, noting that both institutions have a shared responsibility to ensure that information reaching the public is accurate, responsible and beneficial to national security and public safety.
The conference is expected to examine the evolving role of journalists and digital content creators as information increasingly travels across multiple platforms at unprecedented speed.
Rather than treating security communication solely as the responsibility of law enforcement agencies, the organisers seek to encourage a broader understanding of the role media professionals play in shaping public confidence, managing crises and promoting peaceful communities.
The Police Public Relations Office therefore urged media professionals passionate about the power of information and the responsibilities attached to it to participate in the conference.
The Zone 7 Police Headquarters said the initiative reflects its commitment to strengthening professional engagement with the media while promoting a culture of accurate, ethical and responsible security communication.
The conference is anchored on a simple but compelling message: “Two Days. Thirty Voices. One Conversation That Matters.”
