The Federal Capital Territory (FCT) Police Command has successfully concluded an intensive two-week training programme for 67 officers on weapon handling and rapid response strategies.
This initiative also marked the re-establishment of the Quick Intervention Force, a specialised unit designed to address security challenges swiftly within the FCT.
Speaking at the closing ceremony in Abuja on Wednesday, the FCT Commissioner of Police, Tunji Disu, stated that the training would enhance the officers’ capacity to manage potential uprisings and other security threats.
“This training has been conducted within the FCT Command, and all the officers who performed here today were selected from various divisions. They have been trained in different aspects of policing, including proficiency in handling the AK-47 and other weapons. The women among them have also performed exceptionally well,” Disu said.
The Commissioner of Police added that the trained officers would serve as the first line of response to crises within their respective area commands, ensuring stability before the arrival of mobile units.
He expressed confidence in their abilities, describing them as a unit that both the Inspector General of Police (IGP) and the nation could be proud of.
“With this, we have been able to bring back the Quick Intervention Force because these officers will be deployed to their various area commands to manage any incidents. They will be the first to respond and address any uprisings before the mobile units arrive to assist. These officers are a unit the IGP and the entire nation can be proud of,” Disu remarked.
The Commissioner of Police also acknowledged the support received for the training programme, saying, “I thank the IGP for providing all the necessary resources for this training to take place. This will be a periodic exercise. I also extend my gratitude to the FCT Minister for his encouragement and support of the officers.”
The Officer in Charge of Training, SP Yahaya Yusuf, revealed that the training covered all key areas of modern policing and would be periodically expanded to include more officers.
As part of the programme’s conclusion, the Commissioner of Police and other senior officers participated in a shooting range exercise, underscoring the command’s commitment to hands-on leadership and operational readiness.