Police begins training 10,000 officers for 2027 polls

The Nigeria Police Force has begun a five-day training programme for 10,000 officers to prepare for security duties at the 2027 general elections. Inaugurated Thursday at the Nigeria Police Resource Centre in Jabi, Abuja, the programme covers election security, crowd control, human rights and conflict prevention. Inspector-General Olatunji Rilwan Disu demanded neutrality and professionalism, warning that partisan officers would be held accountable and electoral offences prosecuted. He also announced plans for a 24-hour complaints line to report misconduct by officers assigned to election duties.