Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Olatunji Disu has called for a strategic partnership between the Nigeria Police Force and the National Judicial Institute (NJI) to enhance the professional capacity of police personnel through specialised legal and judicial training.
Disu made the proposal during a courtesy visit to the National Judicial Institute, where he was received by the Administrator, Justice Babatunde Adejumo, alongside the Institute’s Secretary, Mr Olumo Abdulazeez, Esq., and members of the institute’s management team.
The IGP reaffirmed the Force’s commitment to upholding the rule of law and improving the administration of criminal justice.
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He proposed a structured collaboration that would provide continuous training for police lawyers, prosecutors, Investigating Police Officers (IPOs), and other personnel.
“The proposed training would cover key areas, including criminal justice administration, electronic evidence, cybercrime, digital forensics, human rights, prosecution advocacy, and case management,” he said.
Disu also advocated the introduction of executive education and professional certification programmes for police personnel, as well as joint seminars, workshops, and research initiatives aimed at strengthening investigative and prosecutorial standards.
Responding, the Administrator of the National Judicial Institute welcomed the proposal and expressed the institute’s readiness to partner with the Nigeria Police Force in advancing professional development.
Justice Adejumo also commended the Inspector-General for establishing a police outpost within the institute and called for deeper collaboration to further strengthen security at the facility.
The Nigeria Police Force said the initiative reflects its commitment to building strategic partnerships that promote professionalism and advance effective criminal justice administration across the country.
