By Rejoice Peterside
The Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has reiterated the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to strengthening operational efficiency, leadership capacity, and personnel welfare as he presided over the closing ceremony of the Squadron Commanders’ Training Programme at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State.
The ceremony, held on Tuesday, 22 April 2026, marked the conclusion of an intensive leadership and tactical training programme designed to enhance the competence of Squadron Commanders within the Police Mobile Force (PMF), a critical tactical arm of the Nigeria Police Force.
During his visit to the training facility, the IGP inspected key infrastructure, including the simulation ground and shooting range. He also participated in tactical demonstrations, stressing the importance of continuous, practical, and scenario-based training in preparing officers for modern security challenges across the country.
The police chief also interacted with cadets of the Nigeria Police Academy undergoing training at the same institution. He urged them to remain disciplined, focused, and committed to their training, noting that their performance would determine their effectiveness in future service.
He further charged the cadets to uphold professionalism, integrity, and strict adherence to human rights principles, emphasizing that modern policing requires a balance between operational efficiency and respect for the rule of law.
At the closing ceremony, Disu commended the Squadron Commanders for successfully completing the rigorous programme, describing it as key to strengthening command structures, improving coordination, and enhancing operational discipline within the Mobile Force.
He urged the officers to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to their respective formations, noting that effective leadership at the squadron level is critical to the success of police operations nationwide.
According to him, the Nigeria Police Force must remain disciplined, responsive, and capable of addressing evolving security threats across the country.
Reaffirming his leadership priorities, the IGP stated that capacity building and officer welfare remain central to his administration’s reform agenda. He assured that efforts would continue to improve training standards, enhance operational readiness, and strengthen welfare support for personnel.
He added that well-trained and motivated officers are essential for effective policing and national security, pledging sustained investment in human capacity development and operational logistics.
The event concluded with the formal graduation of the Squadron Commanders, marking the successful completion of the training programme at the Ende-Hills facility in Nasarawa State.
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