US trains 60 Nigerian anti-bomb policemen in Lagos

                             

The US embassy in Nigeria, on Friday concluded training for 60 Nigerian anti-bomb policemen in Lagos.

It reports that the one-month training included four sessions of 15 participants who will become Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) mentors.

In his remarks, Mr Scoitie Blancett, the Regional Security Officer in the US Embassy, said they were happy to share their expertise with the officers.

He expressed optimism that the effects of the training would bring about safety for people in the country.

The police officers, drawn from different commands were trained in Lagos.

The training was facilitated by the American Embassy in Nigeria through the Office of Anti-Terrorism Assistant (ATA) in conjunction with the NPF.

In his closing remarks, Mr Ibrahim Idris, the Inspector-General of Police (I-G) said the officers would serve as trainers to other officers in their various commands.

“The beneficiaries are expected to impart the knowledge acquired to other bomb technicians across the country in order to enhance EOD service delivery,” he said.

Idris, who was represented by the DIG Operations, Mr Joshak Habila, expressed gratitude to the U.S. Consul General in Nigeria, the region security officer, US Embassy in Abuja and the facilitators for the training.

He assured Nigerians that with the number of trained officers, there would be no vacuum in states and communities the military were leaving in the North East.

Source:    www.guardian.ng