By
Gloria Josiah
The Chairman of the Police Service Commission (PSC), retired Deputy Inspector General of Police Hashimu Salihu Argungu, says the Commission is determined to deepen its campaign against human rights violations and entrench professional and accountable policing across the country.
He spoke on Tuesday in Abuja at the opening of a three-day training on International Human Rights-Based Policing and Effective Oversight, organised by the Commission in partnership with the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC).
The programme, scheduled for October 13 to 15, 2026, has 100 members of staff of the PSC in attendance.
Speaking at the event, the ICRC Police and Security Adviser, Mr. Chuks Ngbeken, said the training was designed to build the capacity of PSC personnel on human rights protection in accordance with global standards, to enable them provide effective oversight of the Nigeria Police Force.
According to him, the workshop will expose participants to legal frameworks and best practices for upholding human dignity during police operations, especially in conflict and humanitarian contexts.
In his address, DIG Argungu (rtd) thanked the ICRC for its support and for recognising the Commissionโs efforts in promoting accountability and discipline in the Force through policies geared towards professionalism.
He charged participants to cultivate a reading culture and deepen their knowledge of relevant laws and guidelines that will strengthen their oversight responsibilities.
The PSC Chairman stressed that under his watch, the Commission will not condone any form of rights abuse and will continue to discharge its mandate to ensure a more efficient and effective Nigeria Police Force.
