The Nigeria Police Force in Ogun State has launched an intensive capacity-building program for 50 personnel focused on utilizing Remotely Piloted Aircraft Systems for aerial monitoring and data collection. This technological initiative, disclosed through a formal statement issued by the command's public relations office, is executed in collaboration with the Societal Concerns Organisation.
What are the primary objectives of the training?
The training program, officially inaugurated at the Ogun State Police Command Headquarters in Eleweran, Abeokuta, is structured to improve tactical efficiency, situational awareness, and tech-driven security measures. State Commissioner of Police Bode Ojajuni stated during the opening ceremony that the initiative represents a crucial step toward modernizing law enforcement strategies in the region.
"This program is a timely intervention that aligns with the evolving demands of modern policing," CP Ojajuni remarked, emphasizing its role in strengthening intelligence-led operations and ensuring rapid responses to security threats.
How is the partnership structured?
The capacity-building exercise enjoys backing from national police leadership, with CP Ojajuni expressing gratitude to the Inspector-General of Police for greenlighting the project. He also praised the Societal Concerns Organisation, headed by Oluwayomi Oluwapelumi David, for its dedication to bolstering public safety.
Representatives of Societal Concerns noted that the Ogun State phase marks a pivotal achievement, with plans underway to extend similar technological training to security personnel across other South-West states. The command reaffirmed its dedication to proactive and technology-assisted policing to protect lives and property throughout the territory.