1,511 Re-trained Female Police Officers Pass Out In Akwa Ibom

Sunday February 16, 2025 | TheNewsDESK

The Akwa Ibom State Police Command on Saturday, February 15, passed out a total of 1,511 female police officers who have completed an intensive tactical and operational training program at the 26 Police Mobile Squadron, DailyPost reports.

The women were drawn from the Police Divisions and Area commands.

In his remarks, the Commissioner, CP Baba Mohammed Azare, noted that the retraining was aimed at strengthening the security architecture of Akwa Ibom State and Nigeria at large.

He further noted that the training was not just about physical endurance but mental agility, tactical precision and strategic response to real-world security threats.

The Commissioner also highlighted the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun’s dedication to gender inclusion within the Force, emphasizing that these newly trained officers will play a critical role in ensuring energy security across the Federal Republic of Nigeria.

His words, “This training is not just a routine exercise; it is a deliberate and strategic initiative that underscores the evolution of the Nigeria Police Force (NPF). Under the visionary leadership of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D., NPM, the Force is undergoing remarkable transformation, with a focus on tactical, intelligence-driven, and result-oriented training.”

He also paid tribute to the late CP Waheed Ayilara, under whose tenure the training initiative began, acknowledging his contributions to police capacity-building. He also commended the former Squadron Commander of the 26 PMF, ACP Baba Mala Mohammed, in whose tenure the training was conceived and started.

CP Azare also appreciated the governor, Pastor Umo Eno, for his commitment to security, which according to him has made Akwa Ibom one of the safest states in Nigeria.

During the intensive three-month training, the officers underwent rigorous exercises, including: Advanced Drill, Debussing Under Fire, Stripping and Assembling of Arms, Weapon Exercises, Tactical Formation, Tactical Combat Casualty Care (TCC3), Cordon and Defense Operations amongst other training skills.

The Executive Governor, Akwa Ibom State, Pastor Umo Eno who was represented by his Special Adviser on Security matters, DIG Adeyemi ogunjemilusi, mni, rtd., congratulated the women police officers and urged them to remain committed and professional in the discharge of their duties.

The Governor commended the CP and his team for their commitment in keeping the state safe, he promised to continue to support the police.