By Ezekiel Dontinna
The Inspector General of Nigeria Police Force (NPF), has trained and passed out over six hundred and Sixteen (616): 55 Regular Intake of Police Constables at the Police Training School (PTS) Jos, the State Command.
Out of the above enlisted number of Constables, over five hundred and four (504) were males, while one hundred and twelve (112) were females.
However, among the 616 constables passing out at the Police Training School, Wednesday, Plateau State command has over two hundred and eighty-three (283), while the remaining three hundred and thirty-three (333) constables were for Taraba State respectively.
Addressing the newly enlisted officers, the Reviewing Officer, who is the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, PhD, NPM, congratulated the Police Constables and urged them to observe professionalism and remember that they were the face of the law.
Represented by the Commandant of Police Staff College Jos, AIG Nwonyi Polycarp Emeka PhD, the IG said, “today marks the culmination of months of rigorous training, discipline and personal growth.
“You have been tested-physically, mentally and emotionally. You have endured challenges that have prepared you to uphold justice, ensure safety and protect the rights of every citizen.
“As you take on the responsibilities of this noble profession, remember that you are the face of the law. Your actions, your words, and even your silence will shape how the public perceives the police force. Always act with honor and uphold the trust that the public places in you”, he emphasized .
Egbetokun, encouraged the newly enlisted officers to see policing as more than a career, but a calling that requires courage, integrity, compassion and a steadfast commitment to the principles of fairness and justice.
The IG, therefore, commended the trainers and instructors, for their dedication and hard work in molding these young officers, preparing them to face the challenges ahead with confidence and professionalism.
Earlier, the Representative of Chairman, Police Service Commission (PSC), Hon. Justice Paul Galumje JSC (Rtd), who is the Hon. Commissioner I, PSC, thanked President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, for graciously granting the request for manpower improvement and provision of needed logistical support.
He noted that, the need for Police support was obvious and charged the new officers to go out and reciprocate government’s good gesture.
The Chairman, further charged them to strive and work in partnership with other security agencies to help eliminate or reduce the security challenges currently running our beloved nation.
“Let me inform you that, the commission will closely monitor your activities. From today, I will not hesitate to sanction anyone who deviates from the time-tested established police rules of engagement.
“I want to congratulate you for successfully completing this training programme and for the nation to have found you worthy to wear this uniform. The sky is your limit and I wish you all a rewarding and productive career in the Nigerian police”, he prayed.
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