Nigeria Police Force don begin serious preparation to train about 50,000 new constables across the country, and as part of the plan, dem don direct all police training institutions to identify retired officers wey fit return as ad-hoc instructors.

According to internal wireless message from the Department of Training and Development (DTD) for Force Headquarters Abuja dated May 29, 2026, the instruction go to different police colleges and training schools nationwide.

The directive specifically ask commandants and heads of institutions to compile full details of retired officers wey previously serve as directing staff or drill instructors.Dem emphasize say only those wey still dey physically fit and willing to work should be considered.The aim na to strengthen the training capacity as the police prepare for this large-scale recruitment exercise.

Institutions wey receive the message include Staff College Jos and Police Colleges for Kaduna, Maiduguri, Ikeja, Oji-River, and Enugu, plus several Mobile Police and refresher training centres.

Authorities request detailed information such as names, retirement dates, training background, qualifications, areas of specialization, and contact details.Dem also ask for copies of retirement certificates to verify eligibility.Police headquarters give deadline of June 8, 2026, for submission of all the required information through a designated email address.The message mark as urgent, showing say the process dey time-sensitive.This move show say the police dey rely on experience of retired personnel to support training demand, especially as the number of new recruits large.E also highlight ongoing efforts to expand manpower and improve policing capacity across Nigeria.