The Kano State Police Command has launched a specialised capacity-building training programme for officers and personnel of the Criminal Investigation Department in a renewed effort to strengthen professionalism and efficiency in investigative policing.
The training started on Tuesday, April 29 as part of a broader directive from the Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, to equip police personnel with specialised skills essential for effective investigation and prosecution.
The Kano State Police Command Public Relations Officer, SP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, in a statement, explained that the initiative aims to create a well-trained and motivated police force capable of tackling modern-day security challenges.
Key presentations at the training included eliminating corruption in the NPF, extortion and other unethical conduct and cyber-security awareness.
The Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, in his remarks, hailed the resource persons and urged the officers to take full advantage of the opportunity to enhance their investigative skills.
According to him, “This is not only a chance to learn but to refresh your knowledge and embrace new developments in the field.”;
CP Bakori, during the event, was honoured with an award by the Cyber-Safe Youth Initiative for his outstanding efforts in promoting digital security within the force.
The Commissioner dedicated the award to the hardworking officers and men of the Command, stressing that the award will further motivate their resolve to confront emerging security challenges and reinforce our commitment to protecting citizens in the digital age.
Bakori stated that similar training initiatives would be held periodically across all departments to adapt to the dynamic nature of policing in today’s society and emphasised that such initiatives seek to boost the investigative capacity of its officers, ultimately contributing to a safer and more secure environment for all residents.
