Pix: Commandant Abbas Ndah Mohammed<\/p>\n\n\n\n
y Isiaka Mustapha, Editor-in-Chief, People\u2019s Security Monitor<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Kwara State Command, has organised a two-day capacity-building workshop to enhance personnel\u2019s investigative skills, professionalism and effective management of persons in custody.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop, organised by the Command\u2019s Intelligence and Investigation Department, is themed \u201cEnhancing Professionalism Through Standard Investigation Procedures and Effective Custody Management in Nigeria: Principles, Processes and Best Practices.\u201dThe programme commenced on Wednesday, 4 November 2026, at Ade Abolurin Hall, NSCDC State Headquarters, Ilorin, and is scheduled to conclude on Thursday, 5 November.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Addressing participants, the State Commandant, CC Abbas Ndah Mohammed, represented by the Deputy State Commandant, DCC Ayelabowo Isaac Olusegun, underscored the importance of thorough investigations, proper evidence management and strict compliance with established legal procedures.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He charged officers to discharge their duties with professionalism, discipline and integrity, while ensuring that the fundamental rights of suspects and persons in custody are respected. The Commandant noted that organising another capacity-building programme barely three months after a similar exercise demonstrated his commitment to continuous training and retraining as essential tools for improving personnel competence, operational efficiency and service delivery.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
He emphasised that officers must regularly update their knowledge and skills to remain effective in addressing the evolving challenges of modern security operations.Delivering a presentation on standard investigation procedures and effective custody management, retired Assistant Commandant General (ACG) Ayinla T. Olowo provided practical guidance on professional investigative practices, stressing procedural discipline, proper documentation, evidence handling and compliance with established standards.Mrs Adedoyin Ojukaiye, Assistant Director, Department of Public Prosecution, Kwara State Ministry of Justice, Ilorin, examined the legal requirements governing the admissibility of evidence, standards of proof and the responsibilities of investigating officers within the criminal justice system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
She stressed that investigations must be properly conducted and documented to ensure that evidence presented before the courts satisfies the requisite legal standards.Similarly, the Deputy Head of the Legal Unit, NSCDC Kwara State Command, DSC Kolo M. Mohammed, addressed the fundamental rights of suspects in custody, reminding officers that every suspect is presumed innocent until proven guilty by a court of competent jurisdiction.He urged investigating officers to avoid arbitrary treatment, respect constitutional safeguards and ensure that arrest, detention and other custody procedures comply strictly with the law.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The workshop exposed participants to critical aspects of investigation and criminal justice administration, including lawful arrest and detention, evidence collection and preservation, chain of custody, admissibility of evidence, constitutional safeguards and the legal responsibilities of investigating officers.The initiative is expected to strengthen investigative professionalism, promote respect for human rights and improve the quality of investigations and criminal justice delivery within the Kwara State Command.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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