The Nigeria Police Force has organized a five-day nationwide training program for 10,000 officers on election security and management.
The five-day program was launched in Abuja on October 22, 2026, organized in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Trust Fund.
Speaking on the training program, the Inspector General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, said the training aimed at equipping officers from 18 states and the Federal Capital Territory with skills in crowd control, conflict prevention, and respect for human rights during elections.
The IGP who directed police commands to strengthen intelligence gathering in identified high-risk areas to prevent electoral violence, warned officers against partisanship and interference in the electoral process, stressing the need for professionalism and neutrality.
He announced a 24-hour public complaint hotline to enable citizens report misconduct by police officers.
