Imo Police Train 300 Officers in Forensic, Fraud Investigation Skills

The Imo State Police Command says three hundred officers have completed specialised training in forensic and fraud investigation as part of efforts to strengthen institutional capacity and improve operational efficiency.

The command’s Public Relations Officer, Henry Okoye, disclosed this in a statement issued in Owerri. 

He said the two-day training, which ended on Saturday, formed part of ongoing police reforms championed by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu.

According to Mr Okoye, the training was designed to enhance officers’ knowledge of modern forensic techniques, intelligence-led investigations, and strategies for tackling fraud, financial crimes, and other emerging threats. He added that it also focused on improving evidence-based investigation and financial intelligence handling.

He further quoted the Commissioner of Police in Imo State, Mr Audu Bosso, as saying that continuous training remains essential for improving operational efficiency and service delivery. Mr Bosso said modern policing requires officers to be equipped with up-to-date investigative and forensic skills, and reaffirmed the command’s commitment to strengthening public trust through capacity building.

The statement also noted that Commissioner Bosso expressed appreciation to the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu, for his continued support for training and development within the force. 

He also commended the Head of the delegation from Force Headquarters, Dr Pearl Ogbulu, for her role in strengthening investigative capacity.

Dr Ogbulu, in her remarks, also praised Mr Disu for prioritising personnel development and urged participants to apply the knowledge gained to improve professional standards and ethical conduct.

Mr Okoye added that the training featured lectures on anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and collaboration with the Nigerian Financial Intelligence Unit, with emphasis on detecting illicit financial flows and strengthening inter-agency coordination. 

He said it also covered financial investigation procedures, evidence handling, and best practices in prosecuting financial crimes.