Jigawa police train officers on election security ahead of 2027 polls

Jigawa State Police Launch Five-Day Training Program for Election Security

DUTSE, Nigeria — The Jigawa State Police Command has initiated a five-day training program aimed at preparing its personnel for security challenges related to the upcoming 2027 general elections.

Organized in conjunction with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) and the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), the program commenced on Monday, October 26, and will conclude on Friday, October 30, 2026. The training is being conducted at the Manpower Development Institute in Dutse, Jigawa State.

The workshop is centered around the theme “Role of Police Officers in Strengthening Electoral Security.”

During the opening ceremony, remarks were made by several key figures, including Jigawa State Commissioner of Police Tijjani Murtala, a representative from the NPTF, and educational consultants from the University of Abuja and Federal University Dutse.

Commissioner Murtala highlighted the critical need for ongoing training to enhance officers’ capabilities in managing election security challenges. He urged participants to maintain professionalism, impartiality, and discipline while upholding human rights throughout the electoral process.

He further stressed the importance of political neutrality and adherence to established operational guidelines in accordance with the principles of democratic policing.

The significance of specialized training, intelligence-led policing, and legal compliance in addressing electoral security threats was also emphasized by various speakers at the event. The training will cover essential topics such as election security management, crowd control, conflict prevention, rules of engagement, intelligence gathering, and appropriate responses to electoral incidents.

This program is designed to equip officers with practical skills necessary to prevent election-related violence and to manage public gatherings effectively in the face of emerging threats.

Commissioner Murtala officially opened the training on behalf of Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu, encouraging participants to actively engage in the training to enhance their skills in preparation for the 2027 elections.

The ceremony was attended by members of the Jigawa State Police Command’s management team, underscoring the command’s commitment to improving police capacity and ensuring public safety.

The Jigawa State Police Command expressed gratitude to the Nigeria Police Trust Fund and the Inspector-General of Police for their ongoing support in bolstering police operations. The command reiterated its pledge to promote credible, peaceful, and violence-free elections through professional, impartial, and rights-based policing.

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