Kaduna Police Trainees Master Drone Tech for Security

Kaduna State Commissioner of Police Rabiu Muhammad reported that 30 police officers completed a drone technology training program through Nethawk Aviation Solutions. The graduates are now equipped to combat terrorism and banditry using Unmanned Aircraft Systems.

The training was conducted at the Nigeria Police Academy in Kano, where participants finished the Basic Unmanned Aircraft Systems Course One. Nethawk Aviation Solutions, a Kaduna-based defense technology firm, organized this initiative.

Flight Lieutenant Adedoyin Akerele (retd.), Nethawk Aviation Solutions' CEO, stated the program aims to build local aviation expertise and enhance security operations. He noted this marks the first phase of a plan to train 100 police officers in drone technology.