FROM SAMSON ALFA, MINNA
Niger State government is partnering the Nigeria Police Force to build a barracks in the outskirts of Minna for its operatives.
Governor Umar Bago disclosed this at the passing out of 50 participants of the Special Protection Unit, SPU, Base 23 Minna.
Bago congratulated the graduating participants and appreciated the Inspector General of Police, IGP, Kayode Egbetokun, for establishing the unit and providing training for them.
He promised that his administration would continue to support the Nigeria Police Force and other security agencies, as it is poised to address the menace of insecurity in the state.
Earlier, the Commander, Special Protection Unit, Base 23, CSP Hassan Sani explained that SPU is a newly established unit by the IGP to meet the increasing demand for elite protective services in the country.
He disclosed that over the past two weeks, the 50 participants underwent comprehensive basic training programme with a curriculum designed to instill discipline and sharpen practical skills to uphold professionalism.
Sani said the two weeks training covered VIP protection, escort and convoy movement, combat parades and formation, fire arms handling and shooting range, martial arts and self defence, as well as first aid and basic fire fighting skills.
He commended the participants for their resilience and commitment, urging them to use the knowledge, discipline and values they acquired as guides in carrying out any task assigned to them.
Highlight of the event include the presentation of 25 additional vehicles to the state police command to patrol major towns in the state.
