The Inspector-General of Police, IGP, Olukayode Egbetokun, has announced plans by the Nigeria Police Force to establish six new detective colleges across the six geopolitical zones of the country.
Egbetokun disclosed this during the opening of a workshop on enhancing professionalism and standardization in criminal investigation.
The programme was organized for heads of police investigating /intelligence units, on Monday in Abuja.
Speaking at the event, the police boss stated that the plan of the colleges was in recognition of the growing need for specialized training. He added that the colleges would serve as centres of excellence. And would provide robust training programmes for police officers and private detectives in the force.
Egbetokun emphasized that the expansion of detective training facilities would increase access to high-quality education in criminal investigation. He noted that it would contribute to the professionalizing of investigative services in the country.
According to IGP, the colleges will also foster collaboration between public law enforcement and private security providers. As well as enhance the effectiveness of the criminal justice system.
Egbetokun also pointed out that a new unit would also be established at the Force Headquarters to oversee the implementation of the reforms. He noted that the unit would help to develop modalities for mobilization, demobilization and the continuous professional development of detectives.
He said, “The unit will serve as the central authority for all detective training programmes, deployment strategies and policy enforcement. It will also guarantee the highest standards of professionalism across investigative units.
The IGP maintained that officers in the Intelligence Department would also be required to undergo specialized training.
He said, “Those deployed to intelligence roles must complete the basic intelligence training programme. To be held at the Intelligence School in Share in Kwara.
“Like their counterparts in the Criminal Investigation Department, their deployment will be governed by a structured system of mobilization and demobilization.
“The idea is to ensure that only well-trained personnel occupy sensitive intelligence roles.
“This process will guarantee that the Force’s intelligence operations are staffed by officers with the expertise required to gather, analyze and act on intelligence professionally and effectively,” he said.
source: NAN
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