Police officers receive five-day election security management training

ABUJA — The Nigeria Police Force, in partnership with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF), has completed a five-day Election Security Management Training Program. This initiative is the first phase of a nationwide effort to prepare 10,000 police officers for the upcoming general elections.

A statement from the police force spokesperson, CSP Ani Ineid, indicated that this initial training phase encompassed 18 states along with the Federal Capital Territory.

At the launch of the program, Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Rilwan Disu urged officers assigned to election duties to maintain neutrality, professionalism, and accountability, ensuring the protection of voters, electoral officials, and the integrity of the electoral process.

The training program addressed various topics, including election security management, electoral laws, strategic communication, intelligence-led operations, and threat assessment. It underscored the importance of legality, impartiality, and inter-agency collaboration in preparation for upcoming electoral responsibilities, including the 2027 general elections.

During a vote of thanks on behalf of the participants, a course representative expressed gratitude to the IGP and the NPTF for their support and praised the facilitators for blending professional expertise with practical insights. The representative affirmed the participants’ commitment to applying the knowledge acquired in their respective commands to protect voters’ rights and uphold the electoral process’s integrity. They also pledged to share the lessons learned with colleagues to establish uniform standards in election security operations.

The statement concluded by reiterating the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to ongoing training, intelligence-led strategies, and inter-agency cooperation to create a safe environment for Nigerians to exercise their electoral rights.

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