Dare Babalola
The Nigeria Police Force has taken a significant step in enhancing its counter-terrorism capabilities with the graduation of 325 officers from an advanced counter-terrorism training program.
The training, designed to equip officers with the necessary skills and knowledge to combat terrorism and insurgency, marks a major milestone in the force’s efforts to improve its effectiveness in maintaining national security.
The four-week training program, which ran from October 12 to November 7, 2025, at the Police Mobile Force Training College in Ende Hills, Nasarawa State, provided officers with specialized skills to detect, handle, and neutralize threats from explosive devices.
In a statement issued on X on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, Benjamin Hundeyin, said the training also equipped police officers to prevent the unlawful use of chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and other hazardous materials.
The statement read, “The Nigeria Police Force has further enhanced its operational readiness with the successful graduation of 325 officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Basic Course 20/2025.
“This is in line with the strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to build a more capable and resilient Police Force.”
Commissioner of Police Hauwa Ibrahim, in charge of the EOD-CBRN Command, represented the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, at the graduation ceremony and praised the officers for their discipline, dedication, and teamwork throughout the training.
She noted that the training aligns with the IGP’s strategic vision to build a more capable and resilient Police Force.
The IGP also acknowledged the support of national and international partners, including the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), The HALO Trust, the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), and the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
He recognised the contributions of specialised units within the Force, such as the Directorate of Force Medical Services, the Forensics Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).
“The Inspector-General of Police reaffirmed the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to continuous capacity development, assuring Nigerians that the newly trained officers will significantly bolster national security efforts, enhance public safety, and support ongoing counter-threat operations across the country,” the statement concluded.
