The Kano State Police Command has conducted a one-day refresher training for officers and personnel of the newly established Violent Crime Response Unit (VCRU) and other tactical units, aimed at strengthening professionalism, accountability, and adherence to the rule of law in policing operations.
The training, held on Wednesday, was organized in compliance with the directive of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, to reinforce ethical standards and promote responsible conduct among officers serving in specialized units.
Declaring the program open, the Commissioner of Police, Kano State Command, CP Ibrahim Adamu Bakori, charged participants to uphold the highest standards of professionalism as frontline operatives entrusted with maintaining public safety.
CP Bakori described the exercise as a refresher course designed to reaffirm established policing standards and remind officers of their responsibility to protect citizens while respecting their rights.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the Inspector-General’s vision of a people-centred, intelligence-led, and citizen-friendly Nigeria Police Force.
The training featured lectures delivered by experts in human rights, public relations, ethics, and digital documentation.
Speaking on “Human Rights Compliance as a Tool for Modern Policing,” the Kano State Coordinator of the National Human Rights Commission, Shehu Abdullahi, highlighted the legal and constitutional safeguards protecting suspects and citizens.
He stressed that torture and other forms of cruel, inhuman, and degrading treatment remain prohibited under the Anti-Torture Act 2017, the Constitution, and international human rights conventions.
Abdullahi also educated participants on the rights of suspects, including the right to personal liberty, legal representation, information regarding the reason for arrest, and humane treatment while in custody.
In a separate presentation on public relations and ethics, the Command’s spokesperson, CSP Abdullahi Haruna Kiyawa, emphasized the importance of professionalism, restraint, courtesy, and effective communication in modern policing.
He urged officers to regard members of the public as partners in crime prevention and community safety, stressing that respectful engagement remains essential for building trust and confidence in law enforcement.
Participants also received training on the responsible use of mobile phones and digital technology during police operations.
The session was facilitated by Abdulwahab Said Ahmad, Chief Executive Officer of Blue Lens Multimedia.
Ahmad highlighted the evidentiary value of lawful documentation, proper handling of digital evidence, and compliance with privacy and data protection laws.
He further reminded officers of the Nigeria Police Force’s social media policy, cautioning against the unauthorized sharing of photographs, videos, or operational details on social media platforms.
The program also featured an interactive session during which officers raised operational concerns and sought clarification on various issues. Resource persons provided practical guidance to ensure strict compliance with constitutional provisions, Force Orders, and Standard Operating Procedures.
Delivering the vote of thanks, the Officer-in-Charge of the VCRU, Musa Ismail Ladan, expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police and the Commissioner of Police for prioritizing continuous capacity building for officers.
He assured that personnel of the VCRU and other tactical units would apply the lessons learned in their daily operations while maintaining professionalism, respecting human rights, and complying with the Force’s social media guidelines.
The Kano State Police Command reaffirmed its commitment to continuous training, accountability, and the promotion of human rights-based policing in line with global best practices and the strategic directives of the Inspector-General of Police.
