"Police Recruits Show Off Skills as AIG Grimah Inspects Shooting Range".

  Byline:  Umar Faruk

Sokoto, Sokoto State, Nigeria - August 13, 2025 (Series News Online)

The Assistant Inspector General of Police, Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, AIG Gyogon Augustine Grimah psc, FCAI, has supervised police recruits undergoing weapons handling training at the police shooting range. The exercise aimed to ensure professionalism and operational readiness among the recruits.

AIG Grimah, accompanied by the Deputy Commissioner of Police in charge of Zonal operations, DCP Muhammad Kabir, observed the recruits as they demonstrated their skills in firearms safety, marksmanship, weapon handling, and judgment in the use of force.

The training focused on key areas, including firearms safety mastery, marksmanship skills, weapon handling proficiency, judgment in use of force, stress management, confidence building, operational readiness, maintenance knowledge, and team coordination.

AIG Grimah commended the Commandant, Police Training School, ACP Muhammad Kudu Haruna, and the Commanding Officer, 7 Police Mobile Force (PMF), Sokoto, ACP Ibrahim Yabo, for their dedication to ensuring the exercise proceeded smoothly. He also praised the recruits for their discipline and commitment, stressing that discipline, skill, and responsibility in firearms handling are essential for effective policing.

"Discipline, skill, and responsibility in firearms handling are the bedrock of effective policing," AIG Grimah emphasized.

DSP Uthman Yaqub Muhammad, Police Public Relations Officer, Zone 10 Headquarters, Sokoto, issued the statement on behalf of AIG Grimah, highlighting the importance of the training in enhancing the capabilities of police personnel.