Nigerian Police Launch Fresh Recruitment Into Elite Drone Unit, Seek Officers With Tech, Engineering Skills
Nigerian Police Launch Fresh Recruitment Into Elite Drone Unit, Seek Officers With Tech, Engineering Skills
A police wireless message dated May 13, 2026, and obtained by SaharaReporters, directed all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in Zones 1-17 and Commissioners of Police across the country to urgently submit names and details of qualified personnel interested in joining the elite unit.
The Nigeria Police Force has commenced a fresh recruitment drive into its specialised Drone Section under the Police Airwing, targeting officers with experience in drone operations, engineering and computer-related disciplines.
A police wireless message dated May 13, 2026, and obtained by SaharaReporters, directed all Assistant Inspectors-General of Police in Zones 1-17 and Commissioners of Police across the country to urgently submit names and details of qualified personnel interested in joining the elite unit.
The internal communication, referenced CB:4001/DOPS/FHQ/ABJ/VOL., originated from the Department of Operations, Force Headquarters, Abuja.
According to the signal, officers being considered for recruitment must possess knowledge of drone operations, have undergone drone training, or currently operate drones within their commands.
The police authorities also disclosed that special preference would be given to cadet officers who studied computer science, engineering and other related courses.
The message instructed police commands nationwide to forward details of interested officers, including force number, rank, name, command, date of enlistment, retirement date and phone number, to the Police Airwing headquarters in Abuja on or before Wednesday, May 20, 2026.
The submissions are expected in both hard and soft copies.
The directive was copied to the Inspector-General of Police’s Secretariat, the Department of Finance and Administration, and the Department of Training and Development at the Force Headquarters in Abuja.
“Interested personnel should possess knowledge of drone operations, have attended drone training, or currently operate drones in their respective commands. Special preference shall be granted to cadet officers who studied computer or engineering-related courses,” it said.
