The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has announced the graduation of 325 officers from its Explosive Ordnance Disposal–Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (EOD-CBRN) Basic Course 20/2025, aimed at strengthening the country’s capacity to counter evolving security threats.
The four-week training, which ran from October 12 to November 7, 2025, was conducted at the Police Mobile Force Training College, Ende Hills, Nasarawa State. Officers were equipped with specialized skills in detecting, handling, and neutralizing explosive devices, as well as responding to threats involving hazardous materials.
In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter) on Wednesday, the Force Public Relations Officer, ACP Benjamin Hundeyin, said the training aligns with the strategic vision of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, to build a more capable and resilient police force.
“The Nigeria Police Force has further enhanced its operational readiness with the successful graduation of 325 officers from the EOD-CBRN Basic Course 20/2025. This is in line with the IGP’s strategic vision to build a more capable and resilient police force,” the statement read.
Representing the IGP at the graduation ceremony, Commissioner of Police Hauwa Ibrahim, who heads the EOD-CBRN Command, commended the officers for their discipline, teamwork, and dedication throughout the program.
The training was supported by both national and international partners, including the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), The HALO Trust, the Nigerian Nuclear Regulatory Authority (NNRA), and the Federal Ministry of Solid Minerals Development.
The Inspector-General also acknowledged the contributions of internal police units such as the Force Medical Services, Forensics Section of the FCID, and the Counter-Terrorism Unit (CTU) for their technical input during the exercise.
Egbetokun reaffirmed the police’s commitment to continuous capacity development, assuring Nigerians that the newly trained officers will bolster national security operations, public safety, and anti-terrorism efforts across the country.
This development comes amid ongoing security challenges in Nigeria, including Boko Haram and ISWAP insurgencies, banditry, and piracy, which have claimed thousands of lives. The new graduates are expected to play a critical role in mitigating threats involving explosives and unconventional warfare
