The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the establishment of three new Counter-Terrorism Units (CTU) bases and the completion of an elite training programme conducted in partnership with the British High Commission.
Securitynewsalert.com heard that the expansion, approved by the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, targets high-risk zones across the country. The new strategic bases will be located in Madagali, Adamawa State; Ikot Odo (Akpabuyo), Cross River State; and Ode-Remo, Ogun State.
The announcement coincided with the graduation of 56 CTU officers from a rigorous two-week Close Quarter Battle and Intelligence Analysis course. The program, facilitated by the British High Commission’s Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa, focused on modern tactics and intelligence-led responses to banditry and terrorism.
Representing the IGP at the closing ceremony in Abuja, AIG Akoh Gabriel emphasised that the initiative is central to the current administration’s vision for a more proactive force.
“This training initiative reflects the determination of [the IGP’s] administration to continually upscale the operational capacity of officers in responding effectively to evolving security threats,” AIG Gabriel stated.
The partnership highlights ongoing diplomatic efforts to stabilise the West African sub-region. Lieutenant Colonel Ian Tyler, representing the British High Commission, praised the enthusiasm and professionalism of the Nigerian officers during the ceremony.
“I urge the officers to effectively deploy the knowledge acquired in the operational field,” Lt. Col. Tyler remarked, reaffirming the British Government’s “commitment to sustaining collaboration with the Nigeria Police Force” in strengthening operations across the region.
Beyond the new physical bases, the IGP has authorised the deployment of additional CTU personnel to various strategic operational locations nationwide. This move is designed to shrink response times and provide a more visible deterrent against emerging criminal threats.
