The
Force Spokesperson, CSP Frank Mba said the Inspector-General of Police, IGP MD
Abubakar, has expressed the readiness of the Nigeria Police Force to ensure a
hitch-free guber elections taking place in Ekiti and Osun States this year and
the 2015 general elections.
The
IGP, who gave this assurance when the US Ambassador, Mr. James Entwistle paid
him a courtesy visit at the FHQ, Abuja, Tuesday, 4th February, 2014 noted that
already not less than one hundred and sixty thousand (160,000) Police personnel
are receiving relevant training on election duties in different Police training
institutions across the country in preparation for these elections.
The Police Officers are receiving specialized training on electoral laws, election security, crowd control skills, anti-riot operations, covert intelligence operations and general principles of democratic policing.
The Police Officers are receiving specialized training on electoral laws, election security, crowd control skills, anti-riot operations, covert intelligence operations and general principles of democratic policing.
On
his part, the US Ambassador promised increased collaboration with the Nigeria
Police Force in the area of capacity building and other security related
matters, promising that the US Government is committed to the growth and
success of Nigeria’s democracy and economy.
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