The Nigeria Police Force is strengthening its capability to manage, identify, and address threats involving chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosive materials. This initiative was highlighted by the completion of a curriculum development workshop tailored for the Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Command.
Commissioner of Police Hauwa Ibrahim led the event in coordination with the U.S. Defense Threat Reduction Agency and the Office of the National Security Adviser. Major Brittany Brown and Pamela West oversaw the respective delegations from these partner organizations. The session marked the end of a multi-stage training program aimed at standardizing a national counter-threat curriculum across various security services.
Representing the Inspector-General of Police, Deputy Inspector-General Umar Shehu Nadada described the training as a vital investment for police readiness. He noted that because threats related to unconventional weapons are constantly shifting, law enforcement must maintain high levels of vigilance and technical proficiency. He also credited the success of this program to the strong cooperation between domestic agencies and international partners.
The force remains focused on utilizing the technical knowledge and expertise shared during these sessions to protect critical infrastructure and save lives. Participants were encouraged to share their new skills broadly to ensure the curriculum becomes a permanent fixture of police training. The EOD-CBRN Command is now looking forward to continued collaboration with its partners to secure further technical support and specialized equipment for future operations.
