Jigawa Police Command commences election security management training for personal
By Ali Baba-Inuwa
The police command in Jigawa State has commenced a five-day training programme on election security management for its officers and men, organised by the Nigeria Police Trust Fund (NPTF) in collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force (NPF), as part of efforts to strengthen the capacity of personnel ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
SP Shiisu Lawan Adam, the state Police Public Relations Officer stated this in a statement on Monday in Dutse.
“The training, 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.
‘The opening ceremony featured separate remarks by the Commissioner of Police, Jigawa State Command, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips; Mr Ibrahim Muhammad, representative of the Executive Secretary of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund; Prof. Umar D. Muhammad of the University of Abuja, consultant and facilitator; and Prof. Mustapha Hussaini of the Federal University Dutse, resource person,” Adam said.
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.
In their respective remarks, the representative of the Nigeria Police Trust Fund, the consultant and facilitator, and the resource person 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.
At the conclusion of the opening ceremony, the Jigawa State Commissioner of Police, CP Tijjani Murtala, psc, mnips, on behalf of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, formally declared the training programme open, urging participants to take full advantage of the opportunity to enhance their professional competence and operational readiness ahead of the 2027 General Elections.
The event was attended by members of the Jigawa State Police Command Management Team, whose presence underscored the Command’s commitment to capacity building, professional policing and the maintenance of a peaceful and secure electoral environment.
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.
