From James Joseph
Some selected Courses of First Quarter 2022 in the Nigerian Army School of Military Police held a 4-day Combined Lectures at Abdulrahman Dambazau Auditorium on various investigation packages. The Guest Lecturer was Dr AFK Adasu, assisted by Snr Detective NT Maiva.
The Guest Lecturers taught students in detail how to conduct investigation activities to ensure that students meet up with contemporary challenges faced by investigators in the field. Present at the Central Lecture was Commandant NASMP Brigadier General MO Erebulu, ably represented by the Ag Chief Instructor Lieutenant Colonel AO Sebiotimo, Staff Officer Grade 1 Training Lieutenant Colonel KC Zeigbo, Senior Instructors, Instructors, and Students of Military Police Officers Basic Course (MPOB), Special Investigation Advance A2/A3 all of First Quarter Courses 2022.
The Commandant appreciated the Guest Lecturer and Commended their techniques of passing the lecture to the audience. He added that the senior officer and the Snr Detective should continue to give their best to the younger generation. They have always passed this knowledge from the wealth of experience garnered over time. The Commandant also encouraged students to clear all grey areas they might have experienced difficulty understanding. They are expected to give their utmost best while deployed in the field, bearing in mind the evolving challenges in today’s crime rates.
Some of the topics treated within the four days long lectures include; Doctrinal approach to Investigation techniques, Preconceived theories and investigative zeal, Introduction to investigation report part 1, 2 and 3, Practices of criminals, Drafting of charges, Investigation of Dislodged units in operation, Examination of witnesses, victims and suspects and Preparing a case for court-martial amongst other topics where the students experience challenges in the field.
In a vote of thanks delivered at the end of the lectures, a representative of the students from MPOB expressed their gratitude to the Commandant and the training team for inviting the resource persons who have helped them understand the integrities of investigation and promised to use all knowledge gained during the lecture. Highlights of the occasion were the interactive session, vote of thanks and group photograph.
