Zone 2 Police Command Holds Refresher Training on Use of Force and Human Rights Compliance

Zone 2 Police Command Holds Refresher Training on Use of Force and Human Rights Compliance

Lagos, July 9, 2025 — In a bid to enhance professionalism and align with global standards of policing, officers under the Zone 2 Command of the Nigeria Police Force have undergone a crucial refresher training on the appropriate use of force in the discharge of their duties.

The training, which took place at the M.D. Abubakar Conference Hall, Zone 2 Command Headquarters, Onikan, Lagos, was facilitated by retired Assistant Inspector General of Police, AIG Adeoye Adeniran Oluwafimihan, and hosted under the leadership of AIG Adegoke M. Fayoade, the Zonal Commander.

Key areas covered in the session included the core duties of police officers as protectors and promoters of human rights, modern crime prevention strategies, application of armed and unarmed force, and the legal principles guiding police conduct—specifically legality, proportionality, accountability, and necessity.

Participants were also trained on proper justification for the use of firearms, investigation procedures, and effective report writing.

According to the Zone 2 Command, the refresher training was designed not only to update officers on operational standards but also to revive essential skills that may have waned due to procedural lapses or outdated methods.

Retired AIG Oluwafimihan, who facilitated the session, brought years of experience and insight to the floor, engaging officers in practical knowledge-sharing and strategic discussions.

In his remarks, AIG Fayoade expressed appreciation to the facilitator and stressed the importance of continuous professional development. He urged personnel, particularly those still operating with outdated approaches, to adopt modern policing techniques that prioritize human rights and accountability.

"This training is a step towards building a more responsive and responsible police force. We must evolve with the demands of modern policing to better serve our communities," he stated.

The training is part of ongoing reforms within the Nigeria Police Force aimed at reinforcing professionalism, ethical conduct, and service delivery among officers.