Chiemelie Ezeobi
The Naval Training Command (NAVTRAC) of the Nigerian Navy, has started a Basic Marine Operation Course (BMOC) for 40 policemen to counter maritime crimes like pipeline vandalism, crude oil theft, among others.
The course, which would last for 12 weeks, is targeted at developing capacity for marine and riverine operations for personnel of the marine wing of the Nigerian Police. The personnel on training include 14 assistant superintendents of police, six inspectors, seven sergeants and 13 corporals.
While the BMOC training commander is Captain LC Izu, some of the maritime courses would be taught by Captain Mayowa Olukoya, deputy commander Special Boat Services (SBS).
In his speech, the NAVTRAC Flag Officer Commanding, Rear Admiral Adeniyi Osinowo, said the business in NAVTRAC is to impart requisite skill in promoting proficiency among personnel.
He said, “Nigeria’s maritime domain remains a strategic asset with enormous resources and potential. We are equally cognisant that this natural benefit has been persistently channeled by a myriad of threats that have impinged on Nigeria’s economic wellbeing and national security.
“Thus, the command, through the Nigerian Navy Ship (NNS) Quorra (headed by Commodore Francis Isaac) runs professional operations courses for NN personnel and occasionally for other agencies. In this light, the NNS was tasked to conduct the BMOC for personnel of the NPF and the course is aimed at ensuring that the marine police have a grasp of the necessary skills.
Also, the representative of the Assistant Inspector General of Police, Marine Command, Ahmed Iliyasu, a Deputy Commissioner of Police, said this was a window of opportunity cashed into the by the police.
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