By Muhd D Haidar
As part of its efforts to strengthen the capacity of personnel ahead of the 2027 General Elections, Jigawa State Police Command in collaborations with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF) commenced a five-day training programme on election security management for its officers and men.
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The training was organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF)
themed “Role of Police Officers in Strengthening Electoral Security,” commenced on Monday, 26th October 2026, and will run until Friday, 30th October 2026, at the Manpower Development Institute (MDI), Dutse, Jigawa State.
In a statement signed and made available to newsmen by the Command’s spokesperson, SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, said the opening ceremony featured separate remarks, in his remarks, the Commissioner of Police emphasised the importance of continuous training and professional development in preparing police personnel for the security challenges associated with elections.
He charged participants to demonstrate professionalism, impartiality, discipline and respect for human rights in the discharge of their duties, while ensuring the protection of lives and property and the preservation of public order throughout the electoral process.
The CP further stressed the need for personnel to remain politically neutral, uphold the rule of law and conduct themselves in accordance with established operational guidelines and the principles of democratic policing.
Also speaking, representative of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, Prof. Umar D. Muhammad of the University of Abuja, the consultant and facilitator, and the resource person, Prof. Mustapha Hussaini of the Federal University Dutse, highlighted the importance of building the operational competence of police officers through specialised training, effective coordination, intelligence-led policing and adherence to lawful procedures in managing election-related security challenges.
The five-day workshop focuses on critical areas of electoral security, including election security management, crowd control, conflict prevention, rules of engagement, human rights, intelligence gathering and lawful responses to election-related incidents.
The training is designed to equip participants with the requisite knowledge and practical skills to prevent electoral violence, manage public gatherings and respond professionally to emerging security threats before, during and after elections.
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At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, formally declared the training programme open, urged participants to take full advantage of the opportunity to enhance their professional competence and operational readiness ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The Jigawa State Police Command appreciates the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, the Inspector General of Police, for continued support towards strengthening police capacity and reiterates its commitment to ensuring credible, peaceful and violence-free elections through professional, impartial and rights-based policing.
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