.FG orders curriculum review and police academy renovations
On Tuesday night, army officers in 12 trucks invaded the police headquarters in Yola, Adamawa State and killed Inspector Jacob Daniel.
Police Commissioner Afolabi Babatola condemned the attack but called on police officers to be vigilant and avoid attacks on security personnel.
A statement signed by Police Public Relations Officer (PPRO) SP Suleiman Nugrozeh said: “The CP strongly condemns the recent clashes between the police and the military along Target Junction in Yola North Local Council, which resulted in gunfights and brutal attacks. Murder.”
According to the statement, the Communist Party ordered an immediate investigation into the matter with the aim of ensuring peace and justice between the two security agencies.
The CP warned that attacks on all security personnel on duty, under any pretext, will no longer be tolerated.
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After the clashes, Adamawa State Governor Ahmadu Fintiri called on residents to remain calm and carry on with their normal business.
Yesterday, Governor’s Press Secretary (CPS) Fumuwasi Wonoshikou said in a statement that one police officer was killed and one soldier was injured in the clash.
The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reported that sporadic gunshots were heard in Yola, the state capital, around 11pm on Tuesday.
Fintiri described the incident as unfortunate and appealed for consideration and tolerance among security agencies.
“Governor Fintiri regretted the ugly incident that led to clashes between soldiers and police, but made it clear that the government is aware of the situation and appealed to those involved to exercise restraint in the interest of peace across the state.” said CPS.
The Federal Government has directed a comprehensive review and strengthening of the academic curriculum of the Police College of Nigeria (POLAC), Udir, Kano State.
Additionally, the government revealed that there was an “urgent need for significant investment” in renovating accommodation facilities and health centres, and Minister of State for Police Imaan Sulaiman Ibrahim yesterday paid an oversight visit to degree-awarding police institutions. He said this on the occasion. Kano.
The Minister disclosed that the administration of President Bola Tinubu is very keen to work with a modern police force and reposition the police force to counter emerging security threats.
Mr. Sulaiman-Ibrahim noted that the visit coincided with the recruitment of 10 regular cadets, pointing out that the desired reform of the academy must begin with the careful selection of candidates.
He argued that the reliable selection of new entrants to the academy will determine the future of the country’s security architecture, and urged management to keep security in the hands of individuals who cannot be found to be lacking in character. I urged him to entrust it to me.
He acknowledged the shortage of police personnel and stressed the need to expand the admissions policy to accommodate more candidates.
“Significant investment is required on the infrastructure side. Hostels, health centres, classrooms, training grounds and other important facilities will be built to meet global standards in terms of stimulating environments for learning or It will require major renovations,” he added.
POLAC, AIG Sadiq Abubakar, indicated to the minister that the shortlisted candidates were subjected to physical, medical and computer-based tests to ascertain their credibility.
Source: guardian.ng