The recent video in circulation depicting police recruits undergoing training in substandard conditions with inadequate food provisions and welfare is old. The video, which was originally a special report released by Channels Television, dates back over ten years and reflects the training environment at the Police Training College in Ikeja during that period. The then Federal Government leadership responded to the call and carried out repairs in the college and improved on the feeding condition of police trainees.

Equally, since then, the Nigeria Police Force has experienced various leadership changes, resulting in considerable advancements and development in all areas.

The recirculation of the video seems to be a deliberate act to create a wrong impression of the police system and, most likely, the handiwork of mischief makers to malign the police authority.

The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Adeolu Egbetokun, Ph.D.,NPM, has reaffirmed the dedication of the Force to the excellent training of police recruits and the welfare of personnel in general.

ACP Olumuyiwa Adejobi
Force PRO, Force Headquarters Abuja.
26th October, 2024.