The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) has commenced a 90‑day training programme on Post‑traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) for its personnel, officials said on Monday in Jos, Plateau State. The training is being conducted in collaboration with the University of Jos and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).
The programme was inaugurated with opening remarks by Mr. Frank Mba, Deputy Inspector‑General of Police in charge of the Department of Training and Development (DTD), who spoke through a representative, Mr. Eloho Okiazakpo, a commissioner of police in the department.
Participants in the training were drawn from states that have experienced significant conflict and insecurity, including Borno, Zamfara, Benue, Katsina and Yobe, among others, according to the police.
The training is structured to include 60 days of intensive lectures and 30 days of simulation exercises, the force said.
Officials said the initiative aims to equip police personnel with skills to address trauma and mental health challenges within their commands and units.
Mba said that officers who complete the programme are expected to apply the knowledge and skills acquired to support mental health responses and interact effectively with the public.
Mr. Napoleon Enayaba, Programme Specialist of the UNDP‑Nigeria’s Rule of Law and Human Rights Unit, described the initiative as a milestone in police reform efforts.
He said the training is intended to enhance the capacity of law enforcement officers serving in conflict‑affected areas.
The Vice‑Chancellor of the University of Jos, Prof. Tanko Ishaya, said the programme was designed to provide practical skills in counselling, crisis intervention, trauma management, conflict resolution, communication and ethical decision‑making.
He also said the training would support participants’ personal resilience and emotional well‑being.
The Nigeria Police Force has begun a 90‑day training programme for personnel on Post‑traumatic stress disorder in collaboration with the University of Jos and UNDP.
The initiative seeks to strengthen officers’ ability to manage trauma and mental health issues within their units and improve interactions with the public.
