PSC Partners ICRC To Reinforce Human Rights- based Policing, Begins 3-Day Training For 100 Personnel
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, rtd, has reaffirmed the Commission's resolve to intensify the fight against human rights abuses in policing and ensure responsible, professional policing in the country.
By Torty Njoku Kalu
Chairman of the Police Service Commission, PSC, DIG Hashimu Salihu Argungu, rtd, has reaffirmed the Commission's resolve to intensify the fight against human rights abuses in policing and ensure responsible, professional policing in the country. .
Argungu spoke on Tuesday even as the Commission, in collaboration with the International Committee of the Red Cross, ICRC, commenced a 3-day training on International Human Rights-Based Policing and Effective Oversight for its personnel.
The training, holding in Abuja from Tuesday, 13th to Thursday, 15th October 2026, has drawn 100 participants from the PSC workforce.
According to the ICRC Police and Security Adviser, Mr. Chuks Ngbeken, the training is of great significance, as it is aimed at equipping PSC officials with critical knowledge on the protection of human rights in line with international standards, enabling them to effectively oversight the Nigeria Police Force. It will provide valuable insights into the legal frameworks and best practices for promoting human dignity during police operations, particularly in conflict and humanitarian situations, he added.
In his remarks, Argungu acknowledged the support of the ICRC and commended its recognition of the Commission's efforts at ensuring accountability and discipline in the NPF through policies aimed at more professional policing. He enjoined participants to imbibe the culture of reading and seeking knowledge of relevant statutes and authorities that will equip them to effectively carry out their oversight functions, noting that the Commission would not tolerate human rights abuses through its over-sight on personnel for greater efficiency and effectiveness in the Nigeria Police Force.
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