FCT Police Personnel Participate In Intensive Forensic And Fraud Investigation Trainning Programme

…as CP declares training session open, urges officers to maximize learning opportunity.

In a continued effort to improve personnel capacity and enhance professionalism in criminal investigations, the FCT Police Command, in collaboration with HRH, Erelu Dr. Pearl Chidinma Ogbulu, BIA, CCrFA, CCFI, through Pearl Forensic Risk Advisory Services, organized an intensive one-day Forensic and Fraud Investigation Training Programme for its personnel and other stakeholders, with the approval of the Inspector-General of Police, IGP Olatunji Rilwan Disu, psc(+), NPM. The training was held on 8th June, 2026, at the Police Resource Centre, Jabi, Abuja.

The programme was aimed at strengthening participants’ capacity in modern forensic and fraud investigation techniques to enhance professionalism, improve investigative competence, and support effective crime detection and prosecution.
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The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, PhD., FCAI, formally declared the training open and commended the organizers for their commitment to capacity building within the security sector. He urged participating personnel to maximize the opportunity by acquiring the knowledge, skills, and competencies required to effectively tackle emerging and sophisticated forms of crime. The CP further emphasized that contemporary policing demands continuous learning, innovation, and adaptation to evolving criminal trends.

The training featured presentations and practical sessions on forensic investigation, fraud detection, evidence management, investigative procedures, and other critical aspects of criminal investigations. Participants were equipped with valuable insights and best practices aimed at improving operational efficiency and the quality of investigations across the criminal justice system.

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At the conclusion of the programme, participants were presented with Certificates of Participation in recognition of their successful completion of the training. The FCT Police Command remains committed to supporting initiatives that enhance the competence of its personnel and strengthen the effectiveness of policing and criminal justice administration within the Federal Capital Territory.

SP Josephine Adeh, anipr., mipra.,
Police Public Relations Officer
FCT Police Command,
Abuja.
9th June, 2026.
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ICPC Chairman Calls For Dismantling Of Corruption Infrastructure Powering Wildlife Trafficking At Global Crime Commission In Vienna

The Chairman of the Independent Corrupt Practices and Other Related Offences Commission (ICPC), Dr. Musa Adamu Aliyu, SAN, has called for a strategic shift in the global fight against environmental crime, arguing that wildlife trafficking must be treated as a form of organized financial crime rather than a mere conservation issue.

Speaking at the 35th Session of the Commission on Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice (CCPCJ), Dr. Aliyu emphasized that the survival of wildlife trafficking networks is fundamentally tied to the “enabling environment” created by corruption.

He noted that illicit actors rely on bribery at ports, the manipulation of customs documentation, and the abuse of export permits to move products across borders.
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“Wildlife trafficking survives not simply because criminal networks are sophisticated, but because corruption creates the enabling environment through which illicit actors move products, money, documents, and influence,” Dr. Aliyu stated.

He described a complex “ecosystem of vulnerabilities” involving transportation systems, financial structures, and enforcement agencies.

In a significant policy announcement, the Chairman revealed that the ICPC has established a dedicated unit focused specifically on environmental crime investigations.

This move represents a strategic decision to accord environmental crime the same level of priority historically reserved for money laundering and terrorism financing.

Dr. Aliyu outlined that effective investigations must simultaneously target three critical areas:
The Product: The physical illicit goods.

The Money: Asset tracing and suspicious transaction analysis.

The Corruption Enablers: Identifying the officials and systems that facilitate the trade.

The Chairman stressed the importance of applying advanced analytical methodologies such as link analysis, digital evidence exploitation, and financial profiling to dismantle the criminal architecture behind wildlife shipments.

He further highlighted the success of international partnerships, specifically commending the Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) UK for their collaborative efforts with the ICPC in strengthening institutional responses.

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In his concluding remarks, Dr. Aliyu called for the urgent strengthening of corruption-risk prevention mechanisms within customs, licensing, and border institutions.

“If corruption is the lubricant of wildlife trafficking networks, then integrity, intelligence, and interagency cooperation must become the tools through which those networks are dismantled,” he declared.

J. Okor Odey anipr.
Head, Media & Public Communications, ICPC.
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How Tinubu’s Concrete Road Helped Avert Tragedy In Delta Aircraft Incident

On Wednesday, June 10, a Nigerian aircraft developed problems while trying to land at Asaba Airport in Delta State. Unable to complete its landing at the airport, the aircraft eventually landed on a concrete road near Ogwashi-Uku.

What could have ended in tragedy is now a story of survival. All crew members on board escaped without injury.

As aviation authorities investigate the incident, many Nigerians have pointed to an important lesson: good infrastructure can make a difference when it matters most.
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The road on which the aircraft landed provided a stable surface during a critical emergency. While roads are primarily built for vehicles, this incident points at the importance of investing in quality and durable infrastructure. It is how well-constructed roads can deliver value beyond their intended purpose and, in unexpected situations, contribute to safety and help avert disaster.

This is one of the reasons the Federal Government under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has continued to promote the use of concrete pavement on major roads across the country. Concrete roads are designed to be stronger, more durable, and able to withstand heavy pressure over a long period.

In almost every parts of Nigeria, several road projects are being constructed or reconstructed using concrete technology under the supervision of the Federal Ministry of Works led by Senator Engr. David Umahi.

The Asaba incident serves as a reminder that infrastructure is not just about transportation. Well-built roads support economic growth, improve connectivity, enhance safety, and in rare situations like this, can help prevent a bad situation from becoming a disaster.

Delta Aircraft

Sometimes, the true value of quality infrastructure is seen when the unexpected happens.

Francis Nwaze, FIPMD
Senior Special Assistant to the Honourable Minister of Works (Media)
June 11, 2026
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