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IGP DISU VISITS NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ADVOCATES SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR POLICE PERSONNEL. (PHOTOS). #PRESS RELEASE


 IGP DISU VISITS NATIONAL JUDICIAL INSTITUTE, ADVOCATES SPECIALISED TRAINING FOR POLICE PERSONNEL


The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM, has advocated a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to strengthen the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training.


The Inspector-General of Police made the call during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute, where he was received by the Administrator of the Institute, Hon. Justice Babatunde Adeniran Adejumo, OFR, alongside the Institute Secretary, Mr. Olumo Abdulazeez, Esq., and members of the Institute's Management Team.


During the visit, the IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force's commitment to the rule of law and the effective administration of criminal justice. He proposed a structured collaboration with the Institute to provide continuous training for Police lawyers, prosecutors, Investigating Police Officers (IPOs), and other personnel in critical areas such as criminal justice administration, electronic evidence, cybercrime, digital forensics, human rights, prosecution advocacy, and case management.


The Inspector-General also proposed the development of executive education and professional certification programmes for police personnel, as well as joint seminars, workshops, and research initiatives to strengthen investigative and prosecutorial standards.


Responding, the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute welcomed the proposal and expressed the Institute's readiness to collaborate with the Nigeria Police Force in advancing professional development. He also appreciated the Inspector-General for the establishment of a Police outpost within the Institute and requested further collaboration to strengthen security within the facility.


The Nigeria Police Force remains committed to building strategic partnerships that strengthen professionalism and advance criminal justice administration.


CSP Ani Iniedu, anipr  

Force Public Relations Officer  

Force Headquarters, Abuja  

5th August , 2026.

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