FCT Police Command To Commence Mental, Psychological Examination Of Officers

The Commissioner of Police, FCT Command, CP Ahmed Muhammed Sanusi, has convened an emergency meeting with all Area Commanders, Divisional Police Officers, and Heads of Tactical Units across the Command, placing renewed emphasis on the mental fitness and psychological readiness of officers in the discharge of their duties.

At the meeting, the Commissioner stressed that professionalism in policing must be anchored not only on operational competence but also on sound mental and emotional stability.

He underscored that officers’ psychological wellbeing plays a critical role in decision-making, use of force, and interaction with members of the public.

CP Sanusi issued a firm warning against all forms of misconduct, noting that behavioural lapses are often linked to poor emotional regulation and unaddressed psychological stress.

He reiterated the need for strict adherence to extant human rights laws, stressing that officers must maintain composure and exercise restraint under all circumstances.

He further directed all senior officers to return to their respective Areas of Responsibility and immediately brief and sensitise their subordinates, with a focus on responsible conduct, stress management, and the psychological demands of policing.

Detailed compliance reports are to be submitted to the Command Headquarters in line with the mandate of the Inspector-General of Police.

The Commissioner cautioned that any senior officer whose subordinate is found engaging in misconduct will be held vicariously liable, reinforcing the need for closer supervision and early identification of behavioural warning signs among personnel.

In a decisive move to strengthen discipline, welfare, and operational efficiency, the Commissioner also directed the Command’s Medical Director, ACP (Dr.) Ifayase Olabanji Akinola, alongside the Police Counselling Unit, to commence a comprehensive psychological and mental health assessment of all personnel.

The exercise, scheduled to begin with junior officers on Monday, 4 May 2026, will evaluate stress levels, emotional resilience, and overall psychological fitness for duty.

It is aimed at promoting early intervention, improving decision-making under pressure, and ensuring that officers remain mentally equipped to carry out their responsibilities both on and off duty.