By Our Correspondent
The Jigawa State Police Command has concluded a four-week conversion training into the Police Mobile Force (PMF) for 50 rank-and-file personnel drawn from various formations across the state.
The training, conducted by the 35 Police Mobile Force Squadron, Dutse, was aimed at enhancing the operational capacity, tactical proficiency and combat readiness of the personnel, in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police to build a professional and operationally effective police force.
A statement by the Police Public Relations Officer, SP Lawan Shiisu Adam, said the participants underwent intensive theoretical and practical sessions covering weapon handling and safety, musketry, assembling and dismantling of rifles, rescue operations, crowd control, VIP protection, combat drills, tactical movement, physical fitness and other core PMF operations.
The training culminated in a live shooting range exercise, where the participants demonstrated the practical skills and marksmanship acquired during the four-week programme.
According to the statement, Divisional Police Officers (DPOs) within the Dutse metropolitan area, as well as senior officers from the Department of Operations (DOPS) and the Department of Finance and Administration (DFA), also took part in the shooting exercise.
The Commanding Officer of the 35 PMF Squadron commended the trainees for their discipline, resilience and professionalism throughout the programme.
Speaking at the closing ceremony, the Commissioner of Police said continuous capacity building remained essential to effective policing. He urged the newly trained personnel to apply the knowledge and tactical skills acquired in combating crime, maintaining public order, protecting lives and property, and responding to emerging security threats.
The commissioner also commended the instructors of the 35 PMF Squadron for their professionalism and dedication in equipping the participants with the required tactical skills.
He congratulated the successful trainees and urged them to uphold professionalism, discipline, respect for human rights and operational excellence in the discharge of their duties.
The police command reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening the capacity of its personnel and sustaining effective policing strategies to ensure the safety and security of residents across Jigawa State.
