In a bold move to redefine professionalism, leadership, and welfare within the Nigeria Police Force, two groundbreaking books were unveiled on Saturday at Effurun in Uvwie, Delta State.
The two books were co-authored by Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Anietie Akpan Eyoh, Commandant of the MOPOL Training College, Osun State, and Dr. Maria Chinecherem Uzonwanne, Associate Professor at Nnamdi Azikiwe University.
The books target critical gaps in operational strategy and officer wellbeing in Nigeria’s policing system.
The two works — “Policing and the Perils of Duty: Understanding the Causes of Careless Death among Police Officers” and “Police Operational Strategy and Tactical Leadership for Enhanced Professionalism and Economic Impact” — are already being hailed as transformative contributions to policing literature and practice.
Reviewing the publications, Professor Uju Ezenekwe of Nnamdi Azikiwe University described the first book as a “compass for 21st-century policing in Nigeria,” emphasizing its relevance to leadership under pressure, intelligence-led operations, technological adaptation, and human-centered policing.
“Professional policing fuels national security, and national security is the bedrock of economic development,” Ezenekwe noted, adding, “These books offer a practical roadmap for both command officers and frontline personnel.”
Professor Mart Olire Edema of Delta State University, Abraka, who reviewed the second book, echoed similar sentiments, praising the authors for combining academic rigor with real-world insight.
The event, attended by senior police officers, academics, traditional leaders, and policymakers, also featured goodwill messages from prominent personalities, including former Warri South Local Government Chairman and chairman of the event, Dr. Michael Tidi, who lauded the authors for their foresight and courage.
“Policing should not be left to officers alone — it’s a shared national duty. These books will not only serve the police force but contribute to building a safer society for all,” Tidi said.
Dr. Uzonwanne, reflecting on her teaching experience at the Police Training Institute in Osun State, shared how the classroom interactions with armed officers inspired the publications.
“Knowledge gained in training institutions should not remain confined. This collaboration with ACP Eyoh is an effort to amplify critical lessons, address operational gaps, and prioritize the welfare of those who risk their lives for public safety,” she stated.
ACP Eyoh, through the books, advocates for a new era of policing that is strategy-driven, responsive, and empathetic to the human cost of law enforcement duties.
Also speaking at the launch, a former House of Representatives member and a ranking chief in Okpe Kingdom, Okakuro Efe Afe, commended the authors for confronting hard truths within the force.
Hon. Afe emphasised the need for research-based approaches to security reform, stating that such works can shape national security policy and improve service delivery across board.
Human rights activist, Comrade Prince Kehinde Taiga, described the initiative as timely and urged security agencies, academic institutions, and policymakers to adopt the books as training manuals and policy reference tools.
“These are not just books — they are tools for reform. They bridge the gap between theory and field practice in ways we’ve not seen before,” Taiga said.
The event concluded with book signings, networking, and a strong call for the integration of the publications into police training curricula and national security discourse.
