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The Nigerian Police high command has been tasked with the need for continuous capacity building for its officers to be abreast with the nature of crime that has evolved rapidly with technology and globalisation.
The Director of Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, Erelu (Dr) Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu, gave the charge during a two-day Forensic and Fraud Investigation Training Programme organised for officers of the Nigeria Police Force, Abia State command.
Dr. Ogbulu described the training as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen professionalism, intelligence-led policing, and modern investigative practices within the Force.
She said modern policing requires a blend of forensic science, intelligence gathering, digital investigation, ethical conduct, and strategic collaboration among security agencies.
Dr. Ogbulu commended the Inspector-General of Police, Olatunji Rilwan Disu, for his visionary and proactive leadership style, describing his reform-driven agenda as a transformative step towards repositioning the Nigeria Police Force into a modern, technologically advanced, and globally respected institution.
She noted that the Inspector-General’s commitment to professionalism, discipline, forensic advancement, community engagement, and intelligence-driven policing continues to inspire confidence among stakeholders within and outside the country.
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It was her view that IGP Disu’s reforms are gradually changing the narrative of policing in Nigeria and creating a renewed sense of purpose among officers and personnel of the Force.
“The vision of the Inspector-General of Police is one that prioritises capacity development, accountability, technological advancement, and operational efficiency.
“These reforms will not only strengthen internal policing structures but will also improve public trust and enhance national security,” she stated.
The training, which brought together officers from different investigative and intelligence units, focused on contemporary forensic techniques, fraud detection, criminal intelligence gathering, digital evidence management, and investigative procedures necessary for effective policing in the 21st century.
The programme was also designed to equip officers with practical knowledge and global best practices required to combat emerging crimes and improve the quality of criminal investigations across Nigeria.
The training equally highlighted the importance of preserving evidence integrity, respecting human rights during investigations, and ensuring that investigative processes align with legal and constitutional standards.
Participants were exposed to practical case studies, forensic methodologies, interview and interrogation procedures, intelligence analysis, and strategies for tackling financial crimes and organised criminal activities.
