The Inspector-General of Police, IGP Kayode Egbetokun, has reaffirmed the Nigeria Police Force’s commitment to tackling transnational crime through sustained inter-agency and international collaboration.
Speaking during a courtesy visit by the United Kingdom’s Minister of the Home Office, David George Hanson, at the Force Headquarters in Abuja, the IGP highlighted the importance of ongoing partnerships with global allies in combating complex criminal networks that operate across borders.
Mr Hanson underscored the grave threat posed by transnational crime, particularly fraud, which he described as a major concern for both the UK and Nigeria. He expressed satisfaction with the level of cooperation between the UK Government and the Nigeria Police Force in combating cybercrime, and conveyed optimism about the potential for even deeper collaboration in the near future.
He also noted the UK Government’s readiness to provide further support to Nigeria’s law enforcement agencies and anticipated the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to formalise and expand areas of partnership, especially in the fight against cybercrime.
IGP Egbetokun welcomed the visit as a clear indication of the enduring relationship between the two countries and reiterated the Nigerian Police’s dedication to international partnerships aimed at curbing criminal activities that transcend national boundaries.
The Police Chief conveyed his appreciation for the support offered to Nigerian law enforcement and expressed a desire to initiate a fellowship exchange programme with the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA), which he believes would deepen long-term cooperation and enhance the capabilities of officers in tackling transnational crime.
He concluded by reaffirming the Nigeria Police Force’s ongoing commitment to strengthening collaborations with relevant organisations as part of a broader strategy to reduce crime to the barest minimum.