The two-day intensive training, conducted by the Corps’ Director of Legal Services, Aminu Kayode Alilu, Esq., took place from Friday, 23 October, to Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Calabar.
By Frank Ulom
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Published on October 25, 2026
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2 min read
The Nigeria Security and Civil Defence Corps (NSCDC), Cross River State Command, has trained its personnel on criminal justice procedures and the protection of fundamental human rights as part of efforts to improve professionalism and ensure compliance with the law.
The two-day intensive training, conducted by the Corps’ Director of Legal Services, Aminu Kayode Alilu, Esq., took place from Friday, 23 October, to Saturday, 24 October 2026, at the Command Headquarters in Calabar.
The workshop brought together Area Commanders, Divisional Officers, Legal Officers, intelligence and investigation operatives, Station Officers, Cell Guards, Tactical Unit Commanders, CNAI personnel and other relevant officers.
It focused on the Administration of Criminal Justice Act (ACJA) 2015 and related legal frameworks, equipping participants with the knowledge required to conduct effective investigations, make lawful arrests, carry out proper interrogations and protect the fundamental rights of individuals.
During the training, Alilu emphasised the need for strict adherence to established legal procedures, warning that operational misconduct and procedural violations could undermine successful prosecution, trigger unnecessary litigation and expose the Corps to legal liabilities.
He stressed the importance of ensuring that the actions of personnel remained within the boundaries of the law to strengthen investigations and improve the administration of justice.
In his closing remarks, the Cross River State Commandant, CC Okarazu Chima, expressed appreciation to the Commandant General of the NSCDC, Prof. Ahmed Abubakar Audi, mni, OFR, for supporting efforts to strengthen the Corps’ legal capacity.
Chima charged participants to apply the knowledge acquired during the workshop in their daily duties, reiterating that the Command would not tolerate avoidable violations of legal procedures.
A statement signed by Supt. Orok Kinini-Iyeme, the Command’s Public Relations Unit on Saturday, said the training featured interactive sessions, practical case studies and question-and-answer discussions designed to deepen participants’ understanding of criminal justice procedures and their responsibilities in protecting human rights.
The Command said the exercise was aimed at strengthening the legal competence, professionalism and operational effectiveness of its personnel.
