325 police personnel trained in handling Explosive Ordnance Disposal, others
325 personnel of the Nigeria Police Force have been trained on the handling of Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear threats.
The participants for the just concluded training were drawn from police commands across the 36 states of the federation.
The Commissioner of Police in charge of EOD and CBRN, Hauwa Ibrahim, explained that the training is a significant progress in enhancing counterterrorism capabilities by the Nigeria Police Force to curb insecurity in the country.
The four-week intensive course took place at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nassarawa-Eggon Local Government Area of Nasarawa State.
She further explained that the training covers detection, identification, and decontamination procedures, saying that it was part of the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun’s initiatives to strengthen the Force’s operational efficiency in tackling terrorism and related threats to national security.
The Commissioner stated that the trainees were exposed to comprehensive modern anti-terrorism techniques, stressing that they are now capable of deactivating explosives and responding to CBRN threats while ensuring public safety.
Ibrahim lauded the efforts of the participants for their dedication and discipline, advising them to apply the knowledge gained to support anti-bomb squads in their respective commands.
Ibrahim also commended the instructors and partners who contributed to the success of the training, she hailed their efforts in making the programme a success, urging members of the public to promptly report any suspected explosive devices to the nearest police station.
The Commandant of the Training College, DCP Sunday Peter, represented by CSP Alhassan Abdulazeez, lauded the IGP for prioritising regular training and capacity building for personnel as well as ensuring the success of the four-wheel intensive course.
PC Ahmed Ruth from the Kwara State Command, who emerged as the best participant in the 2025 EOD and CBRN Basic Course, on behalf of the participants thanked the IGP for the opportunity and pledged to deploy the skills gained in service to the nation.