The International Committee of the Red Cross has completed a two-day training programme on humanitarian principles and international standards of law enforcement for personnel of the Federal and FCT Special Anti Robbery Squad (SARS).

The training which took place at the Nigeria Police Force Headquarters, Abuja, lasted between December 20 and 21.

The Assistant Inspector General of Police (AIG), Department of Training, Sani Mohammed, while declaring open the training session, stressed the need for Police personnel to exhibit professionalism while carrying out their official duties in line with the relevant provisions in the Force Order and other Administrative Instructions. The AIG reminded the trainees on the pivotal role they play in the administration of criminal justice. He urged the trainees to concentrate, learn, assimilate and put to use, what they were taught during the workshop.

Mr. Pietro Tilli, the Chief facilitator of ICRC emphasised the need to continue the existing cooperation between his organisation and the Nigeria Police Force, pointing out that the ICRC has been operating a mutual open door policy with the Force.

He further stated that the synergy has yielded positive results one of which is the training of 1,200 police personnel in 2013 by the organisation.

The ICRC according to him is a humanitarian organisation which among other things provides succour to victims of armed conflicts and detainees across the world.

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