IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND CONCLUDES THREE-DAY CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING ON ELECTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT FOR 100 OFFICERS

IMO STATE POLICE COMMAND CONCLUDES THREE-DAY CAPACITY-BUILDING TRAINING ON ELECTION SECURITY MANAGEMENT FOR 100 OFFICERS

The Imo State Police Command has successfully concluded a three-day capacity-building training on Election Security Management for 100 officers of the Command as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen operational preparedness and enhance the professional conduct of police personnel ahead of the 2027 General Elections.

The training, held from 26 to 29 October 2026 at Rock View Hotels, Owerri, was organised by the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF). Participants included Divisional Police Officers, Tactical Team Commanders, Heads of Departments, and other relevant officers.

Experienced facilitators and resource persons delivered sessions on operational security, intelligence gathering, threat assessment, crowd control, inter-agency collaboration, and strategies for preventing electoral violence and protecting lives and property.

Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Commissioner of Police, Imo State Command, CP Audu Garba Bosso, psc(+), mnips, who represented the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, charged participants to apply the knowledge acquired and conduct step-down training for officers under their supervision.

He emphasised that political neutrality, professionalism, and respect for fundamental human rights were non-negotiable in election security operations, urging officers to discharge their duties impartially and without favouring any political party or candidate.

The CP appreciated the Inspector-General of Police for his strategic leadership and the Nigeria Police Trust Fund for supporting the training. He also commended the facilitators, including Dr Sebastian Onyemobi and Chief Ohaji Chinedu (JP), for their contributions.

At the ceremony, CSP Jesike Adora Juliet presented a communiqué prepared by the participants, while certificates of participation were presented to the officers.

The Command reaffirmed its commitment to professional and impartial policing to ensure the protection of lives and property and the maintenance of peace before, during, and after the 2027 General Elections.

DSP HENRY OKOYE, Anipr
Police Public Relations Officer
Imo State Command,
Owerri.

29 October 2026