The Nigeria Police Force has further strengthened its operational capacity with the graduation of 325 officers from the Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Basic Course 20/2025.
The graduation marks another step in the strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun to build a more capable and resilient police force through continuous training and professional development.
The intensive four-week course, held from October 12 to November 7, 2025, at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State, provided participants with advanced skills in the detection, handling, and mitigation of threats from explosive ordnance, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), and the unlawful use of chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear materials.
Representing the IGP at the graduation ceremony, the Commissioner of Police in charge of the EOD-CBRN Command, CP Hauwa Ibrahim, mnips, commended the graduating officers for their discipline, dedication, and teamwork. She noted that the training reflected the IGP’s sustained commitment to professionalism, capacity building, and strengthening the Force’s preparedness to tackle evolving security threats nationwide.
The IGP also acknowledged the support of national and international partners who contributed to the success of the programme, including the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), The HALO Trust, the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), and the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
He further appreciated the collaboration of specialized units within the Force such as the Directorate of Force Medical Services, the Forensics Section of the Force Criminal Investigation Department (FCID), and the Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).
Reaffirming the Force’s commitment to continuous capacity development, Egbetokun assured Nigerians that the newly trained officers would play a critical role in strengthening national security, enhancing public safety, and supporting ongoing counter-threat operations across the country.
