Oluwatobi Adu 
ABUJA, Nigeria — The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capability after 55 officers completed advanced tactical training organised in partnership with the British High Commission, as security agencies intensify efforts to combat terrorism and banditry.
The two-week training programme ended on Saturday at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, where participating officers received certification in advanced intelligence gathering and Close Quarter Battle (CQB) operations. The closing ceremony was attended by the Deputy Head of the British Defence Staff West Africa, Colonel Richard Hoyobe, alongside senior police officers.
Representing the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Counter-Terrorism Unit, Akoh Gabriel, thanked the British High Commission for its continued support in strengthening Nigeria’s security architecture. He disclosed that more than 140 Counter-Terrorism Unit operatives have benefited from British-supported training in recent months, including 30 officers trained in Côte d’Ivoire and 110 trained locally.
Gabriel urged the newly certified officers to deploy their skills in tackling terrorism, banditry and other violent crimes while maintaining professionalism, accountability and respect for human rights during operations.
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