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The Abia State Police Command has successfully concluded its three-day Media Audio-Visual Training Programme organised in collaboration with Her Bold Tribe under the theme: “The Security Lens: Visual Storytelling for Public Trust.”
The programme was aimed at strengthening the capacity of police personnel and other security agencies in professional media documentation, visual storytelling and effective communication to enhance public trust.
This was disclosed in a post on X by the spokesperson of the Command, DSP Maureen Chinaka, on Wednesday, 4/11/2026.
The training brought together officers of the Police Public Relations Department, correspondent officers from various Area Commands, Divisions and formations, Public Relations Officers of sister security agencies and facilitators.
Participants received practical training in photography, videography, audio-visual documentation, visual storytelling and strategic media communication.
Speaking on behalf of the participants, the Police Public Relations Officer, DSP Maureen Chioma Chinaka, appreciated the Commissioner of Police, the Founder of Her Bold Tribe, Miss Stella Anicho, and the facilitators for the opportunity. She described the training as impactful and rewarding, assuring that the knowledge acquired would enhance professional documentation and responsible communication while adhering to the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.
In her remarks, the Founder of Her Bold Tribe, Miss Stella Anicho, expressed appreciation to the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, for his support and commitment to the initiative. She particularly appreciated the Police Public Relations Department for embracing the vision and encouraging the partnership, while also commending the participants and facilitators for their collaboration.
She emphasised the importance of responsible visual storytelling in promoting security awareness and building public trust.
In his closing remarks, the Commissioner of Police, CP Wilfred Olutokunbo Afolabi, psc(+), mnips, JP, commended Her Bold Tribe, the facilitators and participants for the successful programme.
He charged participants to apply the skills acquired in improving professional documentation, situation reports and responsible communication of police activities through approved channels, while strictly observing the Nigeria Police Force Social Media Policy.
He further emphasised professionalism and inter-agency collaboration, particularly as the nation approaches the 2027 general elections.
Awards of recognition were presented by the Abia State Police Command to the facilitators in appreciation of their contributions, while certificates were issued to participants. Special awards were also presented to the most active male and female participants in recognition of their outstanding participation, enthusiasm and commitment throughout the training.
Similarly, Her Bold Tribe presented awards to the Commissioner of Police and the Police Public Relations Officer in appreciation of their leadership and support. The organisation also donated a Canon camera, two SSD memory cards, a camera tripod, an LED light with stand, a camera bag and a camera leather belt to support and strengthen the operational capacity of the Police Public Relations Department.
The Abia State Police Command reiterated its commitment to continuous capacity development, strategic communication and community-oriented policing in line with the vision of the Inspector-General of Police for a professional, accountable and intelligence-led Police Force.
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