NPTF Launches Training for 10,000 Police Officers Ahead of Elections

The Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) has initiated a nationwide election security training program for 10,000 police officers in preparation for the 2027 general elections. The flag-off ceremony occurred at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja.

The training aims to equip officers from various formations across all states with essential skills for professional election management, including election security management, crowd control, conflict prevention, de-escalation tactics, and respect for fundamental human rights. Mohammed Sheidu, Executive Secretary of NPTF, emphasized that electoral credibility depends on security agencies' ability to ensure a peaceful environment, highlighting training, equipment, and operational mobility as critical components.

Inspector-General of Police Olatunji Disu, who opened the training, stressed the importance of discipline and restraint among officers, especially in the face of provocation. Rear Admiral Jamila Abubakar-Sadiq (rtd.), representing INEC Chairman Joe Amupitan, noted that public trust in elections is undermined by fear and security vulnerabilities.