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IGP Orders Reorientation Programme, Arms Drill for Officers

The Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun has directed reorientation programme and arms drill for officers in all states of the nation.

This was disclosed in a statement issued by the Force Spokesperson, ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi on Friday.

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The statement reads: “The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D, NPM, has ordered regular and continuous reorientation courses, arms drills and Baton and Rifle Exercises (BARE) for all Police personnel across the country.

“The IGP reaffirmed his commitment to reposition the NPF through modern global practices through training and retraining of police officers and men, at the Passing out Parade of personnel of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) on a two(2) week retraining program held at SPU Training School, Dei-Dei Abuja, which included a brief display of martial arts skill, assimilation test comprising stripping and assembling of firearm with one hand, either with eyes open or blindfolded in Abuja.”

He reiterated the readiness of the Force to take the training to all Commands and Formations of the security agency.

Hope Ejairu

Hope Ejairu is a writer, sports analyst and journalist, with publications on print and digital media. He holds certifications in various media/journalism trainings, including AFP.

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