The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, has charged Police Mobile Force, PMF, trainers to become “force multipliers” and ensure that knowledge gained from training translates into improved operational performance across the country.
The IGP gave the charge on Friday, 28th August 2026, while formally opening a Training Course for Trainers and Instructors of the PMF at the PMF Training College, Ende-Hills, Nasarawa State.
According to a statement by the Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Ani Iniedu, the training brought together selected PMF trainers and instructors from across the country. It is aimed at strengthening instructional capacity, sharpening tactical competence and enhancing the operational readiness of the Force’s 84 PMF Squadrons.
The event was attended by DIG Umar Shehu Nadada, DIG Operations; AIG Alonyenu Idu, AIG in charge of the Police Mobile Force; DCP Sunday Audu Peter, Commandant, PMF Training College, Ende-Hills; and Commandants of other PMF Training Colleges. The Nasarawa State Commandant of the NSCDC, Commandant Brah Samson Umoru, was also present.
The Executive Governor of Nasarawa State, Engr. Abdullahi A. Sule, who attended the ceremony briefly, congratulated the IGP on his leadership and ongoing efforts to strengthen the Nigeria Police Force.
Also speaking, AIG Alonyenu Idu commended the IGP’s commitment to repositioning the PMF, noting that the training had further charged personnel to uphold the glory and operational reputation of the Force’s tactical strike arm.
Addressing participants, IGP Disu described the programme as a “strategic intervention in the operational future of the PMF,” stressing that the changing security environment requires continuous learning, adaptation, discipline and tactical competence.
“The modern PMF must combine tactical capability with intelligence, precision, discipline, professionalism and respect for the law, while making operational readiness a continuous culture,” the IGP said.
He urged the participants to focus not merely on acquiring certificates, but on developing competence that would translate into improved operational performance in their respective formations.
The ceremony featured tactical displays and practical demonstrations by personnel undergoing the training, showcasing their skills, discipline and operational capabilities.
The IGP reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to continuous professional training, modernisation, welfare and the provision of necessary tools to strengthen operational effectiveness.
He said the goal is to ensure that the Police Mobile Force remains a disciplined, agile and dependable tactical capability in the protection of lives and property across the country.