Nigeria Police Expand Counter-Terrorism Operations, Approve New CTU Bases in Adamawa, Cross River and Ogun
The Nigeria Police Force has intensified efforts to combat terrorism and other violent crimes with the approval of new Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU) bases and additional personnel deployments across key locations in Nigeria.
The Nigeria Police Force has strengthened its counter-terrorism capacity through a specialised training programme aimed at enhancing the operational readiness of officers of its Counter Terrorism Unit (CTU).
The two-week training programme, organised in collaboration with the British High Commission in Nigeria through the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa, forms part of ongoing initiatives to reinforce the Force’s ability to tackle terrorism, banditry and other serious crimes threatening national security.
A total of 56 officers drawn from various CTU formations of the police participated in the Close Quarter Battle and Intelligence Analysis training. The programme exposed participants to modern counter-terrorism strategies, intelligence gathering techniques and operational best practices designed to strengthen coordinated responses to emerging security threats.
Speaking at the closing ceremony held at the Peacekeeping Conference Hall, Force Headquarters in Abuja, Lieutenant Colonel Ian Tyler of the Office of the Counter Terrorism Regional Coordinator for West Africa at the British High Commission commended the participants for their professionalism and commitment throughout the programme. He urged them to effectively apply the knowledge gained in their operational duties and reaffirmed the British Government’s commitment to continued collaboration with Nigerian security agencies.
In his remarks, the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, who was represented by the Assistant Inspector-General of Police in charge of the Counter Terrorism Unit, Akoh Gabriel, said the training reflects the determination of the police leadership to continually improve the operational capacity of officers to effectively respond to evolving security threats.
The IGP also expressed appreciation to the British Government for its sustained partnership and strategic support in strengthening Nigeria’s counter-terrorism framework.
As part of broader security reforms, the police chief has approved the establishment of new Counter Terrorism Unit bases in Madagali in Adamawa State, Ikot Odo in Akpabuyo Local Government Area of Cross River State, and Ode-Remo in Ogun State.
In addition, the Inspector-General approved the deployment of additional CTU personnel to strategic operational locations across the country to boost rapid response capabilities and improve security coverage.
The police reiterated their commitment to strengthening partnerships, enhancing operational capacity and deploying strategic resources to effectively combat terrorism and other emerging threats nationwide.
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