A total of 10,000 newly recruited police constables, who passed out of various police colleges after six months of training, will be posted to their states of origin to enhance community policing efforts.
This was revealed by the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Kayode Egbetokun, in a statement released by the Nigeria Police Force spokesperson, ACP Olumiyiwa Adejobi, on Thursday.
The constables, who completed a rigorous training program, are part of an ongoing effort by the Nigeria Police to improve security nationwide. Egbetokun also noted that the Force aims to recruit 30,000 police constables annually, in line with President Bola Tinubu’s approval.
During the Passing Out Parade at the Police Training School in Bauchi, which was attended by the Commissioner of Police for Bauchi State, Auwal Muhammad, Egbetokun emphasized that the new recruits would significantly strengthen the capacity of the police force. He further stated that these constables would be deployed to their home states to engage in community-based policing, which is a crucial aspect of Nigeria’s strategy to enhance security at the grassroots level.
Egbetokun urged the new recruits to maintain professionalism, fairness, and a friendly approach in performing their duties. He also highlighted that the training had pushed the recruits to their physical and intellectual limits, preparing them to handle the complex security challenges faced by the country.
“The passing-out exercise marks the culmination of a six-month rigorous training program that has shaped these recruits into professional officers,” Egbetokun said. “Today’s ceremony signifies their transition from civilians to active law enforcement officers.”
The IGP assured that the comprehensive training curriculum provided to the constables had equipped them with the necessary skills, ethics, and knowledge to uphold the law and serve their communities effectively. He expressed high expectations for the new class, confident that they would contribute significantly to improving law enforcement across the country.
Looking ahead, Egbetokun reaffirmed that the government’s approval for the annual recruitment of 30,000 constables over the coming years would strengthen internal security, improve police performance, and ensure optimal service delivery nationwide.
