Parents and guardians across Nigeria have been advised to be mindful of how they portray the Nigeria Police Force to their children, warning against fostering systemic bias and mistrust in young minds.
In a public advisory issued via social media, police authorities urged parents to refrain from framing law enforcement officers in a negative light during domestic conversations.
The statement emphasized that instilling anti-police sentiment in children—particularly those who have had no personal interaction with security personnel—can lead to deep-seated prejudice and undermine public safety cooperation in the future.
“Please, let us be mindful of how we portray the Nigeria Police Force to our children,” the advisory read. “Do not make children who have never had any personal encounter with a police officer grow up believing that every policeman is bad.”
The call comes as part of broader efforts by the Nigeria Police Force to strengthen community-oriented policing, rebuild public confidence, and establish positive relations with younger demographics across the nation.
