Police boost ranks as 10,000 constables pass out across Nigeria 

The Nigeria Police Force has graduated 10,000 newly trained constables from various training institutions across the country, marking another major step in efforts to strengthen internal security and enhance policing capacity nationwide.

The Passing Out Parade, held simultaneously across all police colleges and training schools on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, comes as part of the Force’s strategic manpower development plan aimed at boosting operational effectiveness and public safety.

Inspector-General of Police, Kayode Egbetokun, Ph.D., while addressing the new officers, commended their commitment and resilience during months of rigorous training. He urged them to uphold the values of honour, diligence, and patriotism as they officially begin their duties.

Egbetokun noted that the new constables were trained under a modern policing curriculum that emphasised intelligence-led operations, community engagement, respect for human rights, and professional conduct in line with global standards.

He assured that the Force remains committed to continuous training, welfare improvement, and institutional reforms designed to build a more professional and trusted police service.

“This exercise is part of our ongoing efforts to strengthen the manpower base of the Nigeria Police Force. We are building a modern, efficient, and people-oriented institution capable of meeting the complex security demands of our society,” the IGP said.

Earlier in January, another batch of 10,000 constables graduated from various police training institutions, bringing the total number of new officers deployed under the current recruitment drive to 20,000.

Force Public Relations Officer, CSP Benjamin Hundeyin, in a statement, said the new constables will be deployed across the country to improve security visibility, enhance response capacity, and reinforce law and order.