The Inspector-General of Police (IGP), Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, has partnered with the United States Defense Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA) to develop a comprehensive training curriculum for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal – Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Formation of the Nigeria Police Force.
The move is part of strategic moves to enhance national security,
The initiative is aimed at strengthening the Force’s capacity to detect, investigate, and neutralise threats related to Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD), including chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear (CBRN) threats.
The training will equip police personnel with critical skills to improve their response capabilities to potential security incidents involving these hazardous materials.
As part of the broader capacity-building strategy, the new curriculum will not only enhance the expertise of existing officers but will also be incorporated into the training programs for police recruits across the country.
The IGP has assigned the immediate past Commissioner of Police, CP Patrick Atayero, who now serves as the Commandant of the Nigeria Police Academy, to oversee the implementation of the curriculum and ensure its integration into police training institutions.
This collaboration underscores the commitment of the Nigeria Police Force to adapting to evolving security challenges.
By incorporating CBRN/WMD threat response training into its standard curriculum, the Force is taking proactive steps to safeguard national security and ensure officers are fully prepared to handle emerging threats.
