The Inspector General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, has set up a special unit of the police for the protection of the elite. The unit is called the Special Protection Unit.

According to the Niger State head of the new unit, Hassan Sani, it is designed to meet the increasing demand for elites’ protection in the country.

Bago’s chief press secretary, Bologi Ibrahim, made this known on Wednesday, a statement in which he said the Niger State government procured 25 vehicles to the Niger State command of the Nigeria Police Force, to boost patrol, especially in major towns of the State.

Ibrahim said the governor disclosed this during the passing out of the 50 participants of the Special Protection Unit Base 23 Minna which was held at the premises of Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi in Minna, the State Capital.

“Niger State government has procured 25 additional vehicles to donate to the Nigeria Police Force, Niger State command to boost patrol, especially in major towns of the State.

“Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago disclosed this at the passing out of the 50 participants of the Special Protection Unit (SPU) Base 23 Minna which was held at the premises of Justice Idris Legbo Kutigi in Minna, the State Capital.

“He said the State government is also partnering with the Police to build barracks in the outskirts of Minna to provide security in the four corners of the State Capital.

“While congratulating the 50 graduating participants of the SPU Base 23 Minna, the Governor appreciated the Inspector General of Police for establishing such a Unit and providing training for them.

He said his administration will continue to support the Nigeria Police and other security agencies as it is ambitious to address the menace of insecurity in the State,” Ibrahim stated.

The Commander of the Special Protection Unit SPU Base 23, Minna, Nigeria Police Force, CSP Hassan Sani, in his remarks at the passing out parade, explained that the SPU is a newly established unit by the Inspector General of Police to meet the increasing demand for elite protective services in the country.

Sani said over the past two weeks, the 50 participants underwent a comprehensive basic training programme with a curriculum designed to instil discipline and sharpen practical skills to uphold professionalism.

Sani said during the 2 weeks’ training, the modules covered were VIP protection, escort and convoy movement, combat parades and formation, firearms handling and shooting range, martial arts and self-defence, first aid and basic fire fighting skills.

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IGP sets up special police unit for elite’s protection

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