A cross section of participants who attended the specialized training for journalists on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE)
By SADIQ ABUBAKAR, Maiduguri –
As part of ongoing efforts to enhance public safety and awareness, the Borno State Police Command has organized a specialized training for journalists on Explosive Ordnance Risk Education (EORE).
The training which took place on Wednesday at the EOD Training School Maiduguri was aimed at equipping the media professionals with essential knowledge on identifying, reporting, and disseminating accurate information about explosive threats.
The training covered key topics such as: Identification and recognition of explosive ordnances, safety measures and emergency response protocols as well as responsible reporting and public sensitization and collaboration between security agencies and the media.
The training was part of a broader initiative by the Commissioner of Police, Borno State Command CP Yusufu Mohammed Lawal psc to enhance collaboration between the command and the media, reinforcing the shared responsibility of promoting peace and security in the state.
In his opening remark, the Police Public Relations Officer, Borno State Command, ASP Nahum Daso, said the aim of the EOD training is to educate the journalists in the North East on basic knowledge on what is explosives ordinance and safety measures in line with the mandate of the the Inspector General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun .
ASP Daso expressed gratitude to journalists in the state for their cooperation and encouragement in fulfilling their social responsibility as the fourth estate of the realm. He praised the cordial working relationship with Borno journalists, particularly in investigating crimes and homicides.
The PPRO promised to strengthen ties with the media through training programs and workshops on the Nigeria Police Force’s (NPF) new news coverage policy. This initiative according to him aims to familiarize journalists with the updated operational procedures.
The facilitator, Superintendent James Ta’asah, explained that the training focused on educating journalists about the dangers of explosive devices, how to identify and mitigate risks, and the importance of disseminating safety messages to the public.
He emphasized the need for communities to be vigilant and report suspicious activities to the police, citing over 400 cases recorded by the EOD department in recent months.
Ta’asah urged citizens to refrain from tampering with suspected explosive devices and instead contact the police immediately. He also stressed the importance of collaboration between the media and police in serving the public and protecting lives and property.
