Imo Police Train 300 Officers to Combat Fraud, Financial Crime
Last update: May 25, 2026
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Can 300 newly trained officers change the game against fraud in Imo State? The police command thinks so.
The Imo State Police Command has just wrapped up a major training push, with 300 officers now skilled up in forensic and fraud investigations. That’s according to cbinews.tv.
The two-day programme, which was held over the weekend, was held in Owerri and forms part of the “transformative police reforms championed by the Inspector-General of Police, Mr Olatunji Disu,” said Deputy Superintendent of Police Henry Okoye, the command’s Public Relations Officer, in a statement made available to newsmen on Sunday.
So what did the training actually cover? Okoye explained it was all about modern forensic techniques, intelligence-led investigation, and fresh strategies for tackling fraud, financial crimes, and other emerging threats. There was also a strong focus on evidence-based investigation and how to handle financial intelligence properly.
Opening the training, Commissioner of Police Mr Audu Bosso didn’t mince words. “Modern policing requires officers to be equipped with up-to-date investigative and forensic skills,” he said, stressing that continuous training is key to boosting efficiency and public trust. As reported by cbinews.tv, he added that the command is committed to using such training to improve service delivery.
Bosso also thanked IGP Disu for his support and commitment to capacity building, and gave a nod to Dr Pearl Ogbulu, who led the delegation from Force Headquarters, for her role in strengthening investigative capacity.
Speaking during the event, Dr Ogbulu praised Disu for prioritising personnel development. She urged the officers to put the training to good use and uphold strong professional and ethical standards.
The sessions weren’t just theory. Officers got stuck into lectures on anti-money laundering, terrorist financing, and how to work with the Nigeria Financial Intelligence Unit to detect illicit financial flows. They also dug into the nuts and bolts of financial investigations — from procedures and evidence handling to best practices in financial crime cases, cbinewstv reports.
The goal? Boost institutional capacity and strengthen human capital within the force, so Imo officers are better prepared to handle the complexities of fraud and financial crime.
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