The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Disu, has reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) to strengthening its counter-terrorism capacity through specialised training for personnel of the Force Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).
The commitment followed the successful completion of a two-week training programme for 55 CTU personnel, organised in partnership with the British High Commission through the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa. The programme ended on October 30, 2026.
The Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Aniete Iniede, disclosed this in a statement issued on Monday, noting that the training brought together personnel from various CTU bases across the country.
She said the programme was the third edition conducted in 2026, following previous sessions held between February and October.
The training focused on Intelligence Analysis (IA) and Close Quarter Battle (CQB), aimed at strengthening participants’ intelligence-gathering and analytical capabilities, as well as their ability to interpret and apply credible intelligence in operational decision-making.
Topics covered included intelligence fundamentals and principles, human intelligence tools, open-source intelligence, close-quarter battle principles, weapon carriage and room-clearance procedures.
Speaking on behalf of the IGP, the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Counter Terrorism Unit, AIG Akoh B. Gabriel, appreciated the British High Commission for its continued support and partnership in the fight against terrorism.
Gabriel disclosed that 165 police personnel had benefited from the training programme since its inception, including officers who attended sponsored courses at the International Academy in Côte d’Ivoire.
He also revealed that the CTU, in collaboration with experts from the British High Commission, had reviewed its training programmes and conducted a comprehensive training needs assessment to address emerging terrorist threats and evolving criminal tactics.
According to him, the 2027 training programme will be expanded to include tactical operations, musketry, counter-terrorism investigations, and battlefield evidence collection, preservation and chain of custody.
The IGP’s representative urged participants to apply the knowledge and skills acquired in the discharge of their duties, particularly as the 2027 general elections approach.
He further called on CTU personnel to support the Force in providing adequate security during the elections, stressing that IGP Disu was committed to ensuring police neutrality and creating an enabling environment for free, fair and credible elections.
Other dignitaries at the event included the representative of the British High Commission, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Tyler; the Commissioner of Police in charge of the Counter Terrorism Unit, CP Taiwo A. Adedeji; and the Assistant Commissioner of Police in charge of the unit, ACP Moses Osor.
The Nigeria Police Force reiterated its commitment to equipping personnel with the requisite skills, knowledge and professional capacity to discharge their constitutional responsibilities in line with international best practices.
