BREAKING: Nigeria Police Recall Retired Officers As Ad-Hoc Instructors For Training Of 50,000 New Constables

A police wireless message dated May 29, 2026, and obtained by SaharaReporters, revealed that the directive was issued by the Department of Training and Development (DTD) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

The Nigeria Police Force has commenced preparations for the training of 50,000 new police constables, directing police training institutions across the country to identify and document retired officers who can be recalled as ad-hoc training staff.

A police wireless message dated May 29, 2026, and obtained by SaharaReporters, revealed that the directive was issued by the Department of Training and Development (DTD) at the Force Headquarters, Abuja.

According to the signal, addressed to commandants and heads of police colleges and training schools nationwide, authorities instructed institutions to compile details of retired police personnel who previously served as directing staff and drill instructors.

The message, marked "M/IMMEDIATE" and referenced CE:2100/DTD/ERDC/FHQ/ABJ/VOL.9/672, stated that only retired officers who are physically fit and willing to serve should be considered for documentation.